New Members

We offer four locations

How do I join a symphony?

To begin the adventure of music with us, email info@fysmbys.org. We will then schedule an audition in order to place the student in the symphony group that best fits their skill level.

Start of the season Audition/Registration nights for 2024-2025 are as follows:

MBYS

Monday, August 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
119 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98225

FYS

Tuesday, August 27, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
1607 E Division St, Mt Vernon, WA 982734

WIYS

Monday, September 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Oak Harbor Lutheran Church
1253 NW 2nd Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

SYS

Monday, September 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
St Hubert Catholic Church
804 Third Street
Langley, WA 98260.

Why should students join?

Personal Growth

Group rehearsal times create an environment for growth in personal musicianship and character.

Teamwork

As you meet each week with fellow musicians, you can learn valuable listening skills and perform beautiful music together.

Excellence

As you look towards the concert day performance, you are challenged to create a high quality sound and performance that will be a blessing to others.

Fidalgo Youth Symphony – Registration

Download the 2024-2025 FYS Registration Form, and bring it with you. (PDF)

Download the FYS Schedule of Events. (PDF)

Mount Baker Youth Symphony – Registration

Download the 2024-2025 MBYS Registration Form, and bring it with you. (PDF)

Download the MBYS Schedule of Events. (PDF)

Whidbey Island Youth Symphony – Registration

Download the 2024-2025 WIYS Registration Form, and bring it with you. (PDF)

Download the WIYS Schedule of Events. (PDF).

Salish Youth Symphony – Registration

Download the 2024-2025 SYS Registration Form, and bring it with you. (PDF)

Download the SYS Schedule of Events. (PDF).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your age requirements?

We welcome all ages of youth musicians, up to 21 years, based on their musical competence.

When may I join? (anytime!)

It is easy to join throughout the year. You may begin rehearsing with us for any of our four concerts: Fall, Holiday, Spring, and Finale.

When and where do you meet?

FYS Rehearsals are on Thursdays in Mount Vernon. Location: Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church, 1607 E Division St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 • Sinfonette 5:30-6:30 pm • Junior 5:30-7:00 pm • Youth 6:30-8:45 pm MBYS Rehearsals are on Mondays in Bellingham, WA Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Grace Center, 119 Texas Street, Bellingham • Sinfonette 5:30-6:30 pm • Junior 5:30-7:00 pm • Youth 6:30-8:45 pm WIYS Rehearsals are on Mondays in Oak Harbor, WA Location: Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 • Sinfonette 7:00-7:45 pm • Junior 7:30-8:45 pm • Youth 7:30-9:00 pm

Which group should I play with?

We offer three levels:

• Sinfonette: for those who have played their instrument for two years minimum
• Junior Symphony: playing arrangements of great masterpieces and novelty pieces
• Youth Symphony: most advanced, performing masterworks by famous composers, movie themes, jazz tunes and a variety of other styles. Student soloists are featured in the season Finale concert.

How should I prepare for an audition?

Be prepared to play a two minute solo and your most advanced scales – one major and one minor. Percussionists play a variety of your most advanced rhythms. There will be brief sight reading as well.

How can I schedule an audition?

Easy! Contact registration@fysmbys.org with questions or to schedule an audition.