50 Years, 50 Stories
In honor of our 50th Anniversary Season, “50 Years, 50 Stories” commemorates the students, alumni, parents, volunteers, and supporters who have built MYS’ community. New stories every Wednesday though June!
MYS Summer Programs – July 14-18
Join us for our first-ever summer String Orchestra and Concert Band camps!
If you have been playing your instrument for at least 2-3 years and are looking for a fun week to grow as a musician and make new friends, please register! Hillsboro Interlude Strings conductor David Eby will conduct String Orchestra. Grant High School Band Director Chris McCurdy will conduct Concert Band.
Registration for the 2025-2026 season is open!
Find audition dates and information for the 2025-2026 Season at the links below. Email programs@playmys.org or call the MYS office at (503)239-4566 if you have questions.
Tuition Assistance is available. MYS believes that every student deserves access to music education, regardless of their background or economic circumstance. No student is turned away for lack of ability to pay. Please review the Financial Aid page for more information about Tuition Assistance.
MYS Alumni – Play with Symphony Orchestra at our Season Finale Concert
If you are an MYS alum and you still play regularly, we’d love to have you join Symphony Orchestra for part of the first half of our 50th Anniversary Season Finale Concert on June 17, 2024 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The second half of the performance will feature guest star performer esperanza spalding, an MYS alumna herself.
MYS Toured Spain and Portugal July 2024!
Every three years, top MYS players and alumni travel abroad to share their music with an international audience. Started decades ago by founder Lajos Balogh, these tours have been one of the highlights of our program, and this year’s tour was no different! Our students were amazing artistic ambassadors and we will be looking back fondly on this experience for years to come. Follow along on our adventures below!
Statement of Culture
MYS is a welcoming community of students, families, conductors, coaches, teachers, supporters and volunteers. On stage and off, MYS STUDENTS SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND INSPIRE ONE ANOTHER. We empower our students to achieve EXCELLENCE in a balanced and meaningful way, by supporting their musical development and celebrating their varied interests and passions.
MYS is a safe space for all students. MYS does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or the presence of any mental or physical disability in its employment, programs and/or activities.
