PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOLS

The public and private schools of northern New Mexico, and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association (SFYSA) seek to strengthen a long-standing co-enrollment policy for our students.  The policy endeavors to maintain consistent yearlong enrollment in the students’ corresponding school-based program.

There is no longer a form to complete. Each year after registration, we will contact all school band and orchestra directors to confirm each student's participation.

Extenuating circumstances preventing co-enrollment will be decided and determined upon mutual agreement between the students’ district band or orchestra director and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association. Please contact your conductor, or Haley Lovelace at haley@sfysa.org with any questions or concerns.
Partnership History

SFYSA had held weekly rehearsals at different Santa Fe Public School facilities since 1998, have held rehearsals at various private school locations, and have a recent increased presence in Los Alamos Public Schools as well. The partnership allows for visibility and promotion of SFYSA programs in classrooms and concerts for increased recruiting opportunities.

Additionally, it encourages SFYSA students to invest in their local school and community by practicing their leadership skills, participating in different ensemble formats, and becoming more well-rounded musicians.
How does this affect current students?
  • The policy requires that SFYSA students be co-enrolled in their school’s orchestra or band. Should an individual students’ enrollment in the corresponding instruments’ district band or orchestra program cease, said student would immediately become disenrolled from the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association’s program(s).
  • Student enrollment in their school band/strings program should be in effect prior to enrollment with SFYSA.