Spokane Youth Symphony

06/04/2026

Welcome to Throw Back Thursday with the Spokane Youth Symphony.
Did you know that we've been around for 76 years?
Some still call us "the junior symphony" - because we are a symphony for juniors.
This is a 1951 newspaper clip about one of our very first concerts, found in a scrapbook here at the office.

06/03/2026

We were well represented at the All State Concerts, High School Band, Choir and Orchestra in Yakima, May 28-30.
Thank you to Alex, Sabrina, Arjun, Tobin and Sofia, who were among the many Spokane Youth Symphony musicians who were there.
Did you go? Please share a photo in the comments or send it to us so we can share 🙂

06/03/2026

We graduated a large group of outstanding seniors this year, and over the summer, we will give a little shout-out to each of them (in no particular order).
Congratulations to Reagan Smith!
Reagan has been a violinist in the Spokane Youth Symphony for seven years, including the past three seasons in the Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra. She began learning with Jerilynn Harris and later studied with Dr. Jeanne Bourgeois Swanson, both of whom played important roles in her music journey. She will attend the University of Washington in the fall, where she plans to major in biology and hopes to continue playing violin in the UW Orchestra.

06/03/2026

Thank you to all our new followers!
The goal was 2000 by the end of May - we made it to 1832! 😍

05/30/2026

Looking for something fun and creative to do this weekend?
Check out on Saturday at the Spokane Public Library's downtown location.
Zines are "homemade" magazines. Small publications published by the people who create them. They are for sale at this event, but you can also simply come to look at the creative and imaginative magazines.
More details on this free event here -> https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/16070722

05/28/2026

Thank you for all the new follows and likes 💕
Our little hearts are dancing 🎶🎺🥁🎻
We are hoping to make it to 2000 followers by the end of May - so please tell your friends!

05/27/2026

Shoutout to our newest concert sponsor: STCU !
Thank you so much for supporting young people and classical music in the greater Spokane area. We are grateful to you and your members, and looking forward to an amazing 2026-27 season.
Season tickets are already up for sale:

https://www.spokaneyouthsymphony.org/events/2026-2027-concert-season/

05/27/2026

Just sharing a little Wednesday humor from our friends over at NPR Classical - how does your garden grow? 🍅 🍅 🫑 🫑
Do you grow vegetables or flowers?
And it goes without saying, we hope, that you shouldn't try this at home 😄

... How does your garden blow?

05/21/2026

Congratulations to SYS award winners for the 2025-26 season! These awards were presented at our May 17th concert last Sunday.

Spokane Youth Strings
Leadership Award – Geneva Stone
Most Improved Award – April Hammond
Conductor’s Award - Amelia Phelps
Jessica Sund Camp Scholarship – Delaney King

Spokane Youth Sinfonietta
Leadership Award - Charlie Johnson
Most Improved Award- Forest Solvesky
Conductor’s Award – Ella Lynch
Jessica Sund Camp Scholarship – Preston Bassett

Spokane Youth Philharmonic
Leadership Award - Reese McKeirnan
Most Improved Award - Melania Black
Conductor’s Award – Liam Stewart

Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra
Leadership Award – Arjun Natesan
Most Improved Award – Ryan Kortus
Conductor’s Award – Gracie Funchess
Angela Armstrong Inspirational Award – Henry Klesch