Founded in 1965 by Dr. Wachtang "Botso" Korisheli and staffed by conductors and coaches with extensive experience, the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony provides an excellent environment for young musicians to develop their skills through symphonic and chamber music training. The Youth Symphony is part of the San Luis Obispo Symphony's extensive Music Education program and it is the only opportunity between Santa Barbara and Monterey for school-age musicians to receive full orchestral training.

Follow the links above to find out more about this great organization:  make a donation, buy tickets to a concert or discover links to entertaining and educational on-line activities!

Camp Ocean Pines
Summer String Workshop
August 17-21, 2009
Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

A limited number of young artists, ages 12-18, will be selected to join an esteemed faculty of professional musicans for a week of intensive string study combined with recreational and social activities in a beautiful coastal setting.

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Or call (805) 543-3533

The Passion of Music...The Power of Art 

Click here for more information about this exciting documentary film, currently in production, about Youth Symphony founder and beloved Central Coast educator, Dr. "Botso" Korisheli.