About

History


In early 1988, thirty-five high school age musicians from around North Carolina’s Triangle area decided to form a Symphony Orchestra. They invited Hugh Partridge, Principal Violist of the North Carolina Symphony, to be their conductor and to help them organize the Triangle Youth Philharmonic. After their first concert on May 22, 1988, the Philharmonic Association (now called Triangle Youth Music) was formed and the Triangle Youth Philharmonic grew quickly to a full symphony orchestra. The jazz program began in 2005 when musicians from the PA were asked to perform for that year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in Raleigh. TYM has collaborated with organizations like the Cary Ballet, Raleigh Youth Choir, Jazz at Lincoln Center and is the official youth orchestra of the North Carolina Symphony.

About Triangle Youth Music


Today, Triangle Youth Music has grown to a multi-level youth music education organization currently sponsoring five orchestras, four bands, several smaller ensembles and an after-school beginner violin program. TYM serves over five hundred musicians through year-round programming. The organization seeks to provide both beginning ensemble training in supportive non-competitive environments, as well as top-level groups that inspire serious young musicians selected through a rigorous audition process. Triangle Youth Philharmonic, our most advanced orchestra, is the official youth orchestra of the North Carolina Symphony and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble, our most advanced jazz band, has been invited to Jazz at Lincon Center’s Essentially Ellington Festival and Competition for seven years, confirming that they are one of the top 15 jazz bands in the country.

Diversity and Inclusion


Triangle Youth Music recognizes that our musical ensembles need unique instruments and

unique players. We thrive on diversity of skills, talent, and creativity, reflecting our individual
and collective expressions. We are committed to providing an open space where our musicians
can excel.

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