Apply now to the New York Youth Symphony's 2022/2023 Season! (All programs are now in-session now for the season. Please do not apply).
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I am interested in applying for one or more of the following (If you are applying for more than one program, only ONE application is needed):
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Orchestra (APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED)
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Chamber Music
Musical Theater Songwriting
Jazz
Apprentice Conducting
Proof of age eligibility: The applicant's birthday must be between May 28, 2000, and November 20, 2010, inclusive. Please upload a clear image of a passport, state-issued ID, birth certificate, or a letter from your school that clearly shows your birth date. US citizenship is not required. Please do NOT upload your Social Security Card as the card does not prove birth date.
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Proof of vaccination: Students are required to be vaccinated and boosted with an FDA-authorized vaccine to participate in our programs. Individuals may request medical exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement which will be assessed on a case by case basis. However the venues at which the NYYS performs have not accepted any exemptions therefore the NYYS highly recommends that all students get the necessary vaccinations. For more information, visit nyys.org or email us at info@nyys.org.
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NYYS Affirms that it admits students regardless of race, color, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Applicant's primary instrument
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Number of years with primary instrument
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Has the applicant applied to NYYS before?
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Has the applicant participated in any NYYS programs previously?
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If so, which programs?
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Apprentice Conducting
Do you have any relatives who have participated in NYYS programs before?
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If so, whom and in which program(s) did they participate?
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In addition to our programs, I am interested in participating in the following (select all that apply / OPTIONAL):
Community outreach programs
Diversity & Equity inclusion groups
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How did you hear about us? (Select all that apply):
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Does the Applicant study with a private teacher?
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Other Music School(s) (OPTIONAL):
If you attend a music preparatory school or conservatory different from your school, please enter the name here.
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Consent
If the applicant is 17 years of age or younger, their legal guardian must provide consent. After reading and agreeing to these statements, parents/guardians should check the box under each statement showing that they agree.
General Liability Agreement
I hereby acknowledge that such programs involve rehearsal at venues, under conditions and with equipment not under the control of the New York Youth Symphony; its employees, or agents; travel to and from rehearsals and other activities of the program; interaction with other participants in such programs; and certain repetitive activities of my child or ward in participating in or practicing for the programs, all of which involve risks of injury to that person’s person and/or property, including, but not limited to, risks associated to possible exposure to COVID-19, which risks the undersigned by executing this release does agree to have his or her child or ward bear, and does agree are the subject matter of the above release.
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I provide my consent.
I hereby acknowledge that such programs involve rehearsal at venues, under conditions and with equipment not under the control of the New York Youth Symphony, its employees, or agents; travel to and from rehearsals and other activities of the program; interaction with other participants in such programs; and certain repetitive activities of myself in participating in or practicing for the programs, all of which involve risks of injury to that person’s person and/or property, including, but not limited to, risks associated to possible exposure to COVID-19, which risks the undersigned by executing this release does agree to bear and does agree are the subject matter of the above release.
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Consent to Use Images and Recordings of Student
I hereby consent to the use, in print or any other medium, of one or more photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of my child or ward participating in New York Youth Symphony activities for any purpose without remuneration.
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I hereby consent to the use, in print or any other medium, of one or more photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of myself participating in New York Youth Symphony activities for any purpose without remuneration
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I understand that if I am accepted into a NYYS program that there is a Registration Fee for each program.
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Registration Fees are: Orchestra $625; Chamber Music $450; Jazz $95; Composition $395; Musical Theater Songwriting $385; Apprentice Conducting $195. Financial aid is available for those that qualify.
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I am a college student who files taxes as an independent
I am enrolled in a free or reduced-price lunch program
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Please briefly explain any additional circumstances that support your request for financial aid:
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By signing here, I certify that I meet one or more of the eligibility conditions for financial aid, and that, if request by the New York Youth Symphony, I will provide documentation in support of the eligibility indicated above.
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By signing here, I certify that the applicant named above meets one or more of the eligibility conditions for financial aid, and that, if requested by the New York Youth Symphony, I will provide documentation in support of the eligibility indicated above.
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