This program is designed for dedicated string and piano students of an intermediate to advanced level of training through age 21. Tuition is $750.
PSE camp is July 11-16, 9am to 4pm daily with lunch included.
To register, fill out the following online forms:
- PSE Registration Application – Applications for 2022 are now closed
- Medical Form
- Teacher Recommendation
- Optional: Financial Aid Application (online) or Financial Aid Form (printable)
Mail printable financial aid applications to:
Metropolitan Youth Symphony
ATTN: Portland Summer Ensembles
4800 S Macadam Ave, Suite 105
Portland, OR 97239
All materials and the non-refundable $40 application fee must be received by March 14, 2022 March 31, 2022 – Deadline extended! You may register now and submit your audition video by March 31st.
Students will be selected on the basis of video auditions. Audition submission instructions will be sent via email after the application is submitted. Please check your spam folder if you do not see this automated email after submitting your application. If you are unable to submit a video audition, please complete the registration process and check the box at the end of the application form that indicates you need an alternate way to audition and you will be contacted by the PSE staff. Please contact programs@portlandsummerensembles.org with any questions about applying.
Students should prepare one short piece, or a concerto or sonata movement, along with both of the required excerpts for the audition.
***New – Audition Video Submission Instructions can be found here.***