Strings

El Camino Youth Symphony Galbraith Honor Strings Orchestra

Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. Galbraith Honor Strings offers talented young string players training in a focused environment. Working closely with Dr. Kolchinsky and sectional coaches to develop their musicality and technique, these gifted young musicians provide outstanding performances for their loyal audience.

El Camino Youth Symphony Sinfonietta Orchestra

Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. The Sinfonietta Orchestra is an advanced level orchestra for middle and high school students. Sinfonietta students receive intensive training in preparation for membership in the ECYS Symphony. The orchestra performs original music chiefly from the classical period repertoire.

El Camino Youth Symphony Symphony Orchestras

Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. The award-winning Senior Symphony Orchestra is comprised of talented high school musicians 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.

Community School of Music and Arts Private Lessons

CSMA's multi-lingual faculty of more than 75 instructors with national and international credentials is ready to help students experience the joy of music. Private instruction for all ages is offered year round for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. At weekly lessons students study with an instructor selected to complement a student's individual learning style. CSMA offers private lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes in classical, jazz, popular and world music styles. Partner lessons may also be available for beginning level students.