In September 2008, The Young Players Philharmonic begins its 9th Season.  The YPP started in the Spring of 2001 as a summer festival for young advanced string players who wanted to play during the summer months.  Throughout its existence it has grown to a full symphony orchestra comprised of young and very talented and advanced players and has a full  academic year season.

    The YPP is an independent orchestra which is not funded by the state, private corporations or an umbrella organization.  It exists totally on very nominal membership fees collected at the beginning of the season.   It does not have elaborate brochures for recruitment, nor periodic news letters sent to the general public and it does not tour or make foreign trips.   Its basic purpose it to train young musicians to rehearse and perform the standard and challenging symphonic literature at a high level at weekly rehearsals and two yearly concerts.    We do not require members to fund raise nor seek sponsors.

    Our young artists are trained by the conductor and music director, Ira Kraemer who is a professional conductor and who in 1960-61 studied with  the renowned conductor,  Pierre Monteux and from 1961-65 studied with the well known Austrian conductor, Carl Bamberger who recorded extensively in the 1950's.     Mr. Kraemer's service to the YPP is without fee.  He demands a high level of performance and achieves it without being overbearing on his young players so that they have a positive experience each week at rehearsals.  His accomplishments as a conductor and composer have been recognized by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. 

    Players wishing to audition for placement in the YPP are urged to do so early in the Summer months if possible .  Auditions are held on an open and ongoing basis.   Please see our openings page for what positions are currently available.  You may also download our current application form which states the requirements for admission.   Seating is determined by the conductor and is based upon ability and seniority.  We do not audition competitively.