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Star Wars suite, instrument petting zoo and more!
On hereisoregon.com . Read full note here. Metropolitan Youth Symphony is proud to present the third concert in its 50th Anniversary...
Feb 11


‘Music has to fill the soul and be fun’: The future of the industry with MYS and Raúl Gómez-Rojas
By James Bash for Oregon Arts Watch - October 16, 2023 Metropolitan Youth Symphony emphasizes fun and enjoyment in music-making Raúl...
Oct 16, 2023


"Virtual and vital: Strike up the band"
"Caught short by the pandemic, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony takes to technology and shows that shutdown doesn't have to mean shut up"...
May 29, 2020


"ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO BRING WORK TO HOMEBOUND AUDIENCES"
On KDRV Channel 12. Full article here. Excerpt: "Metropolitan Youth Symphony Music Director Raul Gomez is doing Virtual Hangouts with...
Mar 19, 2020


"Concert programs that any forward-looking orchestra should envy"
"Instead of making some of Portland’s top young musicians slog through classical music’s greatest hits, Metropolitan Youth Symphony music...
Mar 7, 2020


Raúl Gómez on KATU Afternoon Live
From the Metropolitan Youth Symphony: "Missed Raúl Gómez on Afternoon Live last week? Don't worry! You can check out the clip of his...
Mar 6, 2020


Oregon ArtsWatch: "For this show alone MYS takes the gold”
By Matthew Neil Andrews. Full article here. Excerpt: Of the three orchestras we’re discussing, MYS has the most exciting program this...
Mar 5, 2020


"Vision 2020: Raúl Gómez"
Engaging the big issues: In a troubled world, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony leader says, schools need to teach the empathy of the arts...
Jan 19, 2020


Raúl guest conducts The Tenors & the Oregon Symphony
DECEMBER 2, 2019 The Tenors Christmas WONDER OF CHRISTMAS TOUR The three magnetic singers of The Tenors return to showcase the powerful...
Nov 25, 2019
Oregon ArtsWatch: Price’s compelling musical world
Click here for original article on www.orartswatch.org Metropolitan Youth Symphony debuts Florence Price in Arlene Schnitzer Concert...
Aug 10, 2019


Oregon ArtsWatch: Metropolitan Youth Symphony: rediscovery and discovery
Click here for original article on www.orartswatch.org By Brett Campbell | For Oregon ArtsWatch (original here) (fetched for this blog on...
Jul 5, 2019


The Oregonian: Long-ignored American composer’s music is making a comeback and inspiring new voices,
Click here for original article on oregonlive.com. By Brett Campbell | For The Oregonian/OregonLive (original here) (fetched for this...
May 14, 2019


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