Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony

The Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony was founded in 1995 by Jeannette Banoczi as part of the Coachella Valley Symphony Educational Outreach Program. Currently comprised of some 50 student musicians ages 8-17, the group has seen nearly 500 young musicians go through the program. Several have gone on to perform with Coachella Valley Symphony, while others have gone on to music schools and conservatories worldwide.

The orchestra rehearses weekly and offers more than two dozen public and private performances each season. Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony musicians have generally been studying their instrument for at least two years, and are also eligible for scholarships, which are awarded twice annually for individual instruction. For many, this is their first opportunity for private lessons. There is no tuition or charge to the student musicians or their parents.

All donations and proceeds from all Coachella Valley Symphony and Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony concerts go to our Educational Outreach Program, which not only supplies the scholarship funds, but also provides free group string instruction through our Beginning Strings Conservatory program.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony so we may continue this worthy program. We are experiencing a greater need than ever as a result of the current economic climate. However, because we believe that music is crucial to developing the minds of our young people - tomorrow's leaders - we remain committed to the children. Again, there is no charge to any student, so truly "no child is left behind." We are doing our part. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

For information about having the Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony perform at your special event, enrolling a child, or becoming a supporter, please contact us at Coachella Valley Symphony.

Coachella Valley Symphony is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, #330481383