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  • Juan Felipe Molano

    Music Director & YSO Conductor

About Juan Felipe Molano

The SYSO Music Director search committee, which included professional musicians, music teachers, SYSO parents, board members, partners, conductors, coaches and alumni, unanimously recommended Mr. Molano to be the organization’s next Music Director. Mr. Molano brings twenty years of vibrant teaching and performing experience to the position of SYSO Music Director. His career includes conducting positions with top professional and youth orchestras throughout Europe, the United States, Asia, South and Central America. Since 2014, he has served as Conductor of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA), a program of the Los Angeles Philharmonic that puts the transformative power of music-making into the hands of young people who would not otherwise have access to it.

2021-2022 CALENDAR

Rehearsal Time:

Saturdays 8am-11am at St. Mary’s School

YSO Concerts:

Sunday, November 21, 2021, 3pm | Benaroya Hall
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 7:30pm | UW Meany Hall
SSO Side-by-Side: Saturday, March 26, Time TBD | Benaroya Hall
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 3pm | Benaroya Hall

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TUITION

$2,040

Annual tuition can be made in two payments by October 22, 2021 and by January 21, 2022. Generous financial aid is available to all students enrolled in our programs. Email info@syso.org for more information.

Families will receive an invoice for tuition—please watch your email on October 4, 2021. We will set up a payment portal to accept tuition payments via credit card and ACH Transfers. We also accept checks. Further payment details will be included in your invoice.

2021-22 Orchestra Handbook

YSO SECRETARY

TBD for 2021-22 Season

The orchestra secretary aids the conductor in scheduling and coordinating rehearsal, taking attendance, and answering questions. The orchestra secretary is your primary resource for information.

Founded in 1942, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra is the largest youth orchestra training program in the United States.

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11065 5th Ave NE, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125

206.362.2300 | info@syso.org

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  • Work With Us
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  • About
    • About SYSO
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
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    • Alumni
    • Faculty
      • Conductors
      • Coaches & Faculty
    • Staff & Board
    • Work With Us
  • Programs
    • Orchestras
      • Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
      • Junior Symphony Orchestra
      • Debut Symphony Orchestra
      • Symphonette Orchestra
      • Prelude String Orchestra
      • MY Southeast
    • Conservatory
      • Seattle Conservatory of Music
    • School
      • Endangered Instruments
      • Musical Pathways Project
    • Summer Programs
      • Marrowstone Music Festival
      • SYSO Summer Music
  • Events
    • Concerts & Tickets
    • 2022-23 Concerto Competition
  • Audition
  • Support
    • Make a Gift
    • Annual Fund
    • Corporate Giving
    • Estate Giving
    • Our Sponsors
  • Media
    • Leadership Letter
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    • Press
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