New York Youth Symphony: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About New York Youth Symphony

New York Youth Symphony is a New York City–based ensemble that brings young musicians into professional settings through rehearsals, mentorship, and concert work. At National Sawdust, the group appears in rock/pop contexts as part of programs that also include artists like Britton & The Sting, Lola Kirke with Odetta, and Black Belt Eagle Scout with Mato Wayuhi. Their performances tend to favor clarity and ensemble balance over spectacle. In events such as Derya Yildirim and Grup Şimşek (co-presented by World Music Institute), they move between genres while keeping a disciplined, orchestral focus.