Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Hebrew: התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית הצעירה‎, YIPO) is the national youth orchestra of Israel, based in the Jerusalem Music Centre, Jerusalem. It consists of 140 members divided into two ensembles, a 40-member string ensemble for ages 11–14, and the larger 100-member symphony orchestra for ages 14–18.[1]

Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Youth orchestra
The Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the Jerusalem Music Centre (2005)
Native nameהתזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית הצעירה
Short nameYIPO
Founded1984 (1984)
LocationJerusalem Music Centre, Jerusalem
Websitewww.jmc.org.il/E/index.php?p=fltz

Over 90% of the Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's graduates go on to higher education in music, with many taking up prominent positions in the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.[2]

It is an associated member of the European Federation of National Youth Orchestras.[3]

See also

References
  1. Hershenson, Sarah (2019-12-29). "Young IPO has hearts in the right place". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  2. Jerusalem Music Centre. "The Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra". www.jmc.org.il. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  3. European Federation of National Youth Orchestras. "Members&Partners". Retrieved 2020-12-09.


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