About the Ensemble The Portland Youth Conservatory Orchestra (PYCO) is the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s full symphony ensemble for advanced young musicians, typically at the upper middle school to early high school level. PYCO serves as the primary preparatory group for the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) and plays a vital role in developing future Philharmonic musicians. Position Summary PYP seeks an inspiring and collaborative conductor for PYCO, with a strong background as a professional orchestral performer. The ideal candidate is an experienced instrumentalist with chamber music experience and proven success working with young musicians. We seek a musical leader who can coach from inside the music—someone who und