Discover Music
In these free community concerts, the Tacoma Youth Symphony provides thousands of fourth graders with their first symphony orchestra experience. These young musicians-in-the-making explore the different instrument families of the orchestra through music from their favorite movies and Prokofiev’s delightful storytelling work Peter and the Wolf.
Symphonic Orchestra Festival
Each March, the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association sponsors an orchestra festival for middle school and junior high school orchestras—and newly added this year, high school orchestras are invited as well!
TYSA College Night
All high school seniors, juniors, and family members are invited to this FREE event to learn everything you need to know about how to get into college, qualify for scholarships and financial aid, and be inspired by all kinds of professional music careers!
School Coaching Sessions
As a free offering to our community, TYSA’s conductors and staff schedule visits year-round to engage with teachers and students in many ways – from conductor clinics to side-by-side teaching to double bass, horn, and saxophone coachings. Schedule a visit today!
School Tours
School tours are offered in two unique settings within the schools: a whirlwind tour of in-school performances presented by one of our high school groups, and a side-by-side concert experience for middle school students.
Free Student Tickets
All students (college-aged and younger) are eligible to receive a FREE ticket to TYSA performances. Tickets are limited and are only available at the door on the day of the performance and cannot be reserved in advance. Questions about our free ticket program? Please contact our Marketing Manager at 253-627-2792 x3.