Patrick Bailey, Director & Conductor

Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB) provides students with advanced wind band training, featuring masterclass sectionals, high-profile performances, and professional-level repertoire, fostering technical proficiency, ensemble leadership, and musical excellence under the guidance of experienced conductors and educators.

Location: The Shipley School, Piltch Commons (814 Yarrow St, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)

Schedule: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (mid-September – early June)

Open to: Woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, harp, and double bass players

Ages: 14 – 22 *College students may be eligible for free tuition

Attend an Open Rehearsal Audition Here Upcoming Performances College & Conservatory Prep Program

Why Join PYSB?

• Perform exciting wind band repertoire in a high-level symphonic ensemble, training with professional musicians through masterclasses and sectionals.
• Showcase talents in premier venues, including The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, while strengthening college and conservatory applications and exploring career pathways in music.
• Access exclusive PYO Music Institute resources, including audition preparation, while developing leadership, discipline, and confidence in a collaborative setting

Auditions & Enrollment

We are now accepting auditions for the 2026/2027 Season!

Audition Date & Times:
Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Audition Requirements:

1. Required scales
2. A solo piece of your choice
3. Required orchestral excerpts (specific to each instrument)

Download Audition Excerpts:

Flute & Piccolo (PDF) Oboe & English Horn (PDF) Clarinet (PDF) Bass Clarinet (PDF) Bassoon (PDF) All Saxophones (PDF) Trumpet (PDF) French Horn (PDF) Trombone (PDF) Bass Trombone (PDF) Euphonium (PDF) Tuba (PDF) Percussion (PDF) Piano (PDF) Harp (PDF) Bass (PDF)