IVY CHAMBER STRINGS
Youth Orchestra & Chamber-Music Program
Ivy Chamber Strings (ICS) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit youth orchestra program serving students ages 6 to 17, providing advanced orchestral and chamber-music training in a nurturing, empowering, and academically grounded environment. As a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, ICS is committed to fostering musical excellence, confidence, discipline, and artistic maturity. Through professional coaching, purposeful ensemble collaboration, and distinguished performance opportunities on national and international stages, ICS guides young musicians toward high achievement and instills a lifelong passion for music.
Beyond cultivating individual talent, ICS plays a significant cultural role within the broader community. Through public concerts, educational outreach, and partnerships with local schools and organizations, ICS enriches community life, expands access to quality music education, and strengthens cultural engagement across Yorba Linda and its neighboring cities. By inspiring and equipping the next generation of artists and leaders, ICS makes a lasting contribution to the region’s artistic vitality and educational advancement.
What We Offer:
• High-level orchestral training
• Chamber-music coaching (strings & piano)
• Weekly rehearsals and sectionals
• Master classes with professional musicians
• Solo & ensemble competitions
• Local, national & international performance opportunities
Achievements and Prestigious Performances:
*2022.4/2-4/5 Heritage Festival San Diego:
-Gold Award
-Adjudicator Award
-Outstanding Orchestra Award
-Four Maestro Awards
ICS quickly emerged as one of the strongest youth ensembles at the national level.
*2023.4/8 Carnegie Hall, perform at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
ICS received unanimous praise from all the adjudicators — a defining moment for the young orchestra.
This milestone marks ICS’s entry onto one of the world’s most prestigious stages.
*2024.4/13 Heritage Festival Hollywood:
-Adjudicator Award
-Outstanding Orchestra Award
-Gold Awards for two age groups
-Maestro Awards
This second major national victory solidified ICS's reputation for excellence and consistency.
*2025.7/5 Vienna Musikverein Golden Hall (SCL Festival)
ICS earned Third Prize among competitive international String orchestras, performing in one of the world’s most iconic concert halls.
*2025.7/9 Strauss 200th Anniversary Series Performances
Representing the United States, ICS performed nine celebrated Strauss waltzes in a commemorative series.
This artistic and cultural experience left a profound impact on all participating students.
Upcoming:
*2026.4/18-4/21 Chicago Symphony Center (Orchestra Hall), Gold Award Festival
ICS will continue its musical journey on another world-class stage, performing at Symphony Center in Chicago.
A Legacy of Excellence
Through national awards, international performances, and world-class educational experiences, Ivy Chamber Strings continues to inspire young musicians and nurture a lifelong passion for music.
Our Values
Excellence • Integrity • Collaboration • Opportunity • Growth
