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YSKC Academy

Enhanced Musical Learning for YSKC Students & Alumni

Building Happy, Confident Young Musicians

YSKC Academy offers a unique opportunity for current YSKC students from all backgrounds to develop all aspects of their musicianship in a creative learning environment - and form strong bonds and lifelong friendships along the way.


By offering supplemental classes to YSKC students entering their final years of high school, we aim to empower our young musicians with the wider skills necessary to become successful, well-rounded musicians. We hope to enrich their relationship with music by teaching them more about it, especially in areas they might not have already considered. We will provide our YSKC Academy students with the experience necessary for them to be able to make an informed decision about what their relationship with music should look like during college, and long into the future.


YSKC Academy classes are scheduled around the YSKC Orchestra rehearsals, and are on Sunday rehearsal days in most cases. Some of our courses are free and merit based, others are capped by a participation limit. 


With a few exceptions, each class is offered once per semester and lasts four weeks. You must be an existing YSKC student to enroll in YSKC Academy courses, or an Alumni to enroll in YSCK Academy Alumni courses.

Click here for audition information for the 2023/24 academic year.


The YSKC Academy Classes for the 2023/24 academic year are outlined below.


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To take part in any of the YSKC Academy courses, you must be a current student in the YSKC program. To audition for the 2023/24 season, tap the button below. For enrollment in YSKC Academy Alumni courses email keith@youthsymphonykc.org for further information.

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How to Enroll

YSKC Academy Classes

Chamber Music x Opus 76 Quartet

Performance Psychology in Practice

Chamber Music x Opus 76 Quartet

In association with Kansas City's Opus 76 Quartet, our chamber program consists of a number of string quartets and a wind & brass ensemble, who are guided in preparation for  5 recitals scheduled during the academic year, on the YSKC Showcase! Concert Series.

  • Rehearsals are coached weekly on Sundays during the semester
  • Class lasts the entir

In association with Kansas City's Opus 76 Quartet, our chamber program consists of a number of string quartets and a wind & brass ensemble, who are guided in preparation for  5 recitals scheduled during the academic year, on the YSKC Showcase! Concert Series.

  • Rehearsals are coached weekly on Sundays during the semester
  • Class lasts the entire academic year (over both semesters)
  • Participation free via merit based audition

Business for Young Musicians

Performance Psychology in Practice

Chamber Music x Opus 76 Quartet

This class teaches young musicians how to enjoy a professional career as a musician, and how to earn money from their talent immediately. 

Skills covered include booking wedding gigs, recitals, teaching opportunities and career planning, and is a condensed version of Business for Musicians workshops taught at the Royal Academy of Music in 

This class teaches young musicians how to enjoy a professional career as a musician, and how to earn money from their talent immediately. 

Skills covered include booking wedding gigs, recitals, teaching opportunities and career planning, and is a condensed version of Business for Musicians workshops taught at the Royal Academy of Music in London, UK. Led by Keith Stanfield.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Participation via enrollment.

Performance Psychology in Practice

Performance Psychology in Practice

Performance Psychology in Practice

In this class we will learn about the physiology of performance anxiety and why we develop it. We will explore methods of dealing with nerves when they arise and how to prepare in the practice room and beyond so that we can perform our best. Students will work to develop a more efficient and mindful mode of practicing as well developing a

In this class we will learn about the physiology of performance anxiety and why we develop it. We will explore methods of dealing with nerves when they arise and how to prepare in the practice room and beyond so that we can perform our best. Students will work to develop a more efficient and mindful mode of practicing as well developing a plan of action for approaching future auditions and high pressure performances. This class is ideal for students planning for district/state/or college/conservatory auditions. Led by Ashley Stanfield.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Some solo performance may be required in this course. 

Repertory Chamber Orchestra

Performance Psychology in Practice

Performance Psychology in Practice

Repertory Chamber Orchestra gives YSKC Students a chance to read through Classical Symphonies, Operas and Ballets during the academic year. No prior preparation is required. Each session will take the form of a day long workshop. Students will sight-read & rehearse the repertoire and informally perform for parents at the end of the day. R

Repertory Chamber Orchestra gives YSKC Students a chance to read through Classical Symphonies, Operas and Ballets during the academic year. No prior preparation is required. Each session will take the form of a day long workshop. Students will sight-read & rehearse the repertoire and informally perform for parents at the end of the day. Repertoire to be covered include Beethoven & Mozart Symphonies,  Mozart Operas with singers and Ballet scenes with the Kansas City Ballet.  Students who participate in this at least 5 times during the academic year will be able to play through some concerto repertoire with the ensemble. Led by Keith Stanfield.

  • Workshops scheduled throughout the academic year
  • Participation via enrollment per workshop.

AP Music Theory Prep

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

This class provides a basic overview of the fundamentals required to pass the AP Music Theory examination. Led by Daniel Ketter.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Participation via enrollment

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

This class discusses the different ways in which music has been interpreted by various performers over the course of musical history. Led by Zsolt Eder.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Participation via enrollment

Introduction to Teaching

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

Introduction to Teaching

This class is designed to give students interested in private teaching an overview of what it involves, and how to have a successful career as a private instrumental teacher, with special reference to the Suzuki Method. Led by Beth Titterington.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Participation via enrollment

Aural Skills

Excellence in Musical Interpretation

Introduction to Teaching

This class provides young musicians with ear training to improve their sense of pitch, musical awareness and aptitude. Led by Nicholas Dold.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Participation via enrollment

Sonata Sessions

Introduction to Conducting

Introduction to Conducting

This class pairs pianists and other instruments in preparation for collaborative performances on the YSKC Showcase! Concert Series. Co-ordinated by Nicholas Dold.

  • Class lasts 3 weeks per semester
  • Participation via merit based audition

Introduction to Conducting

Introduction to Conducting

Introduction to Conducting

This class introduces students to the practice of conducting. Students will learn the fundamentals of conducting technique, and work with two student pianists in sessions led by Steve Davis.

  • Class lasts 4 weeks per semester
  • Participation via enrollment

Alumni Chamber Music

Introduction to Conducting

Alumni Chamber Music

For Adult Alumni of YSKC, this class prepares groups a fun, friendly and social manner for an annual recital. Repertoire is chosen by mutual consent, and rehearsal sessions are coached weekly throughout the academic year. To enroll, please email keith@youthsymphonykc.org

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