80th Anniversary Alumni Reunion

Logo of the eightieth anniversary of the summer youth music school

Calling All SYMS Alumni!

Mark your calendars for this special event, July 23–25, 2026, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of SYMS.

Return to Durham and once again perform on campus with your favorite summer friends. Whether you attended SYMS as a camper, counselor, faculty, or staff — we want to see you!

Thanks to a generous donor, we are able to lower the cost of registration to $90!  If you have already registered at the former cost, you will receive an email regarding options for that excess payment.


Registration is live!

JOIN US!


Perform with:

  • Concert Band

    • Dr. Andrew Boysen, Jr.
    • Dr. Erika Svanoe
  • Orchestra

    • Dr. David Upham
  • Jazz Band (by invitation only)

    • Dr. Nathan Jorgensen
  • Concert Choir

    • Dr. Amy Kotsonis
  • Jazz Choir

    • Daniel Bukvich