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Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | |
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Youth orchestra | |
Native name | התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית הצעירה |
Short name | YIPO |
Founded | 1984 |
Location | Jerusalem Music Centre, Jerusalem |
Website |
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The Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra ( Hebrew: התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית הצעירה, YIPO) is the national youth orchestra of Israel, based in the Jerusalem Music Centre, Jerusalem. It consists of 140 members divided into two ensembles, a 40-member string ensemble for ages 11–14, and the larger 100-member symphony orchestra for ages 14–18. [1]
Over 90% of the Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's graduates go on to higher education in music, with many taking up prominent positions in the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. [2]
It is an associated member of the European Federation of National Youth Orchestras. [3]