El Camino Youth Symphony
The El Camino Youth Symphony (ECYS) is a youth orchestra located in Palo Alto, California.
Founded in 1963, the El Camino Youth Symphony educates and trains more than 450 K-12 students from over 100 schools from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. The Symphony Orchestra is the top-level ensemble, and it is composed of talented musicians ranging from middle to high-schoolers from throughout the Bay Area. The orchestra studies under the baton of Dr. Camilla Kolchinsky, a conductor and master teacher who challenges the musicians to reach a high level of achievement. Other staff include Debra Gardner, clarinetist, who serves as wind coach for all of ECYS and assistant conductor, and Cathy Spieth, the executive director for ECYS.
The Symphony Orchestra performs to capacity crowds (2000+) at Flint Center in Cupertino, CA, and the California Theatre in San Jose, CA.
Read more about El Camino Youth Symphony: Preparatory Ensembles, Soloists, Outreach Program, International Tours, Annual Retreat, Program
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