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The Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS), a Founding Resident Company of the Mesa Arts Center, provides exceptional ensemble experiences for instrumental students through 12th grade. Members audition to participate in one of six large ensembles thoughtfully aligned to their performance level in band, orchestra, and guitar. In addition to weekly rehearsals and concerts, MYS offers a vibrant recital series, a week-long summer music program, chamber music opportunities, and a Scholarship Solo Competition.
2026 Summer Camp:
Check out the exciting Metropolitan Youth Symphony Summer Music Camp happening at 830 E. 2nd Ave. in Mesa! From Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26, young musicians are invited to join us for a week filled with music, fun, and learning.
Register early by May 25 to secure your spot.
Held in Mesa, our full-day program offers a diverse range of activities designed to challenge and inspire musicians of all levels. Participants can expect to engage in orchestra and band rehearsals, delve into music theory, and explore elective courses such as Guitar, The Vocal Experience, Yoga for Musicians, Beginning Jazz, and Sight-Reading, and more. Plus, enjoy lunchtime concerts featuring performances by professional musicians!
Cap off the week with a free performance on Friday evening, June 26. Full-day enrollment is $300, which includes a camp shirt. For strings who have played at least one year, Half-Day Green Camp runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day (cost is $200), also including a camp shirt.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in music and make memories that will last a lifetime! Visit azmys.org or call 480-456-9501 to register today.
