East County Youth Symphony Advanced Division was formed to provide pre-professional orchestra training to advanced players who are in the process of obtaining their college degree in Music Prformance. It is open to all musicians ages 16 to 28 who plays orchestra instrument and passed the audition. This group is by audition or invitation only. Repertoire and concert schedule are extremely challenging. Every Advanced Orcehstra player reeives a stipend in amount beween $100 and $500 per semester awarded by ECYS Advanced Orchestra sponsors.

Conductor: Alexandra Keegan
Rehearsals: 18:00-21:00 on Fridays (7997 Paradise Valley Road, Main Hall, San Diego).