Artist description A 60 member symphony orchestra made up of local southern California youth. Admittance is by audition only.The orchestra is conducted by it's founder: Ken Hedgecock.

Music Style Symphonic

Musical Influences Los Angeles Philharmonic

Similar Artists Any major youth orchestra.

Artist History Founded in 1999, the Garden Grove Youth Symphony has become one of the world class youth symphony orchestras. Many interested enthusiasts have asked us, what makes our kids so special from other youth orchestras? The answer is our conductor: Ken Hedgecock. While he isn't a household name, he should be. He works with the kids as we've never seen anyone else do. He knows just how to get the best out of our musicians - how? It is difficult to say. His techniques are not "Standard" or the "norm" as you might say. Maestro Hedgecock simply states, "Other techniques by others yield only so-so standards. Something new has to be tried." We (the board) can atest, his example is a shining example to all conductors everywhere. If you don't believe us - just listen to our works. Our sound and quality rivals ANY professional orchestra in the world. Why a professional orchestra doesn't hire Maestro Hedgecock away from us in a heartbeat is unknown. Probably because his name isn't foreign, or something. However, he IS the best! Bar none.

Group Members By audition only. Please send email for audition dates and times.

Press Reviews LA Times: Already one of the best Youth Orchestras in the country.Examiner: A true classic just waiting to blossom.Free Herald Press: Maestro Hedgecock is one of the finest (and completely unknown) conductors in the world. He is destined for great things in the very near future. Herald Examiner: Rivals the LA Philharmonic or might be even better!

Location Garden Grove, CA - USA

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