Golden Gate Philharmonic Chamber Music
Chamber groups are formed in the fall each year. Ensembles meet weekly for an hour, at homes of GGP families at times convenient to the participants and are coached by GGP faculty or private teachers. The groups often earn money by playing engagements in downtown hotels and for special events.
Golden Gate Philharmonic Junior Orchestra
The advanced orchestras are under the direction of music director Geoffrey Gallegos.
El Camino Youth Symphony Galbraith Honor Strings Orchestra
Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. Galbraith Honor Strings offers talented young string players training in a focused environment. Working closely with Dr. Kolchinsky and sectional coaches to develop their musicality and technique, these gifted young musicians provide outstanding performances for their loyal audience.
El Camino Youth Symphony Camerata Orchestra
Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. Camerata Orchestra is an intermediate orchestra for students with three or more years of private lessons. There are weekly sectionals and full orchestra for all instruments.