Founded in 1963, the Golden State Youth Symphony (GSYO) provides young musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area, ages 6-20, with the opportunity to immerse in a high level orchestral training program and perform challenging standard repertoire. For more than 50 years, GSYO has challenged and nurtured K-12 musicians who wish to augment private study, offering training and exposure to symphonic, ensemble, and chamber music repertoire under the direction of superb professional conductors and musicians. Regarded as one of the top youth orchestra programs in the United States, GSYO is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors and managed by an administrative staff of 3 full-time and 3 part-time employees. Assist Executive Director and Music Director and faculty with all season and concert planning Supervise one part-time employee (Orchestra Assistant) Communicate rehearsal and concert details with musicians through weekly emails Maintain artistic operations budget Book regular faculty for audition dates as needed Purchase or rent scores and parts Liaise with concert and rehearsal venue technical staff Arrange for and drive truck/van rental and assist with instrument transport to concert venue Travel with Symphony for International Tour and Annual Retreat Dress rehearsal and concert schedule: Varies, selected Saturdays or Sundays (about 12-14 concerts per year scheduled in advance) may start as early as 8:00 am or end as late as 10:00 pm Progress checks: Holidays: On some three-day weekends during the school year, Sunday rehearsals are moved to Mondays (such as MLK or Presidents' Day).
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