Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra
Orchestra Academy
The Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is known as one of the premiere youth orchestras in Malaysia. At the SSYO, we provide an atmosphere where artistic talents and technical skills can flourish, encouraging young people to gain an understanding of the value of music in their lives, regardless of the career path participants choose to pursue. The SSYO is composed of talented young musicians aged between 11 - 24, each year SSO guest soloists and conductors lead workshops for SSYO members, and the SSYO performs annually with the SSO in a Side-by-Side concert at prestigious concert halls.
We welcome any players who play the string and wind instruments to join us. The SSYO rehearses at its own orchestra studio on every Saturday in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya from 3pm - 6pm.
Annual Activities:
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A few concerts a year include our annual concert, outreach concerts, and Side-by-Side performance with the SSO
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Other concerts include annual music camp, tour, and perform in music festival
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Watch rehearsals of SSO
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Opportunities to be conducted by SSO guest conductors
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Participate in workshop coached by SSO guest soloists
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Special workshop on educational topics presented by scholars and renowned guest speakers
RECENT CONCERT VIDEOS BY THE SSYO
Dvořák's Slavonic Dance Op. 46 no.1. Performed at "Symphony of Unity" on September 17, 2024 at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Petronas Philharmonic Hall), Kuala Lumpur.
Vivaldi's Concerto for 4 Violins in B minor, RV 580. Performed at "Symphony of Unity" on September 17, 2024 at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Petronas Philharmonic Hall), Kuala Lumpur
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, I. Allegro con brio. Performed at "Symphony of Unity" on September 17, 2024 at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Petronas Philharmonic Hall), Kuala Lumpur.
Theme from "Swan Lake". Live performance on December 3rd 2023 at the Auditorium, British International School Kuala Lumpur. This performance was in collaboration with live dancers from KL Dance Works Academy.
MEET THE SSYO
Violin I
Esther Lee (concertmaster)
Tan Jae Min
Sophia Lee
Yoo Sia
Hannah Lee
San Choi
Conor Callaham
Violin II
Maya Bouttchenko
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Sophie Tan
Chow Seng Jun
Benjamin Tan
Mion Kasuya
Yuna Lai
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Hana Kasuya
Sagel Ansyna Stanley
Viola
Nicholas Kow
Yule Jeon
Cello
Ng Joe Hynn (principal)
Jane Choi
Maygan Lim Yu Qin
Young Schyuen
Dan Seo
Emily Park
Double Bass
Ava Lew (principal)
Caitlin Wong
Flute
Kevin Park
Grace Looi
Clarinet
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Jiho Seo
Tee Hong Qian
Tee Yuan Lin
Trumpet
Junhee Lee
Timpani & Percussion
Jeremy Lim
Wan Rayyan Ariffin
REQUIREMENTS, FEES, APPLY
(for SSYO)
REQUIREMENTS
Open for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and harp.
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Aged between 11 and 24;
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Approximate minimum standard Trinity College London or ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent. However, please note that Trinity College London and ABRSM grades are a guideline only and have no bearing on audition results or ensemble placement;
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Pass our audition by submitting audition videos;
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All players must have a private instrumental teacher and are taking weekly lessons on the instrument that they are applying.
HOW TO APPLY
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Fill in and submit the Online Application HERE;
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Submit the audition pieces which can be downloaded from HERE;
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All applicants have the choice to submit the audition video from ONE of the following: 1) by email send to academy@sso.org.my. For large video files you may consider WeTransfer www.wetransfer.com. WeTransfer is the simplest way to share large files up to 2GB for free. 2) upload in Google Drive and email to us, 3) send audition video via Whatsapp to us at +6014-974-6885;
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To learn more about the audition and other info please visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Fill in and submit the Online Application;
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You will be contacted by us to submit your video recording after we receive and review your application;
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Upon successful on your audition, you will be prompted to make payment.
FEES
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RM780/Term per player (per Term is 3 months);
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All orchestra members pay by Term. Click HERE to view our Academy Calendar;
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All new players are required to pay a one-time RM120 Application & Assessment Fee which comes with our SSYO T-shirt;
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Please note that each Term is inclusive of public holidays and Term 4 ends in mid December.