can be promoted to higher levels. The CYS levels of advancement might be portrayed as follows: CYS Flute Ensemble/Wind Prep I/Beginning Strings –> CYS Flute Ensemble/Wind Prep II/Intermediate Strings –> Wind Symphony –> Associate Orchestra –> CYS Senior Orchestra Non-Convergent (not part of the general promotion system): CYS Percussion Ensemble CYS attracts some of the Bay Area's most talented young musicians, at all levels. It is a non-profit organization. External links Young Artist Competition CYS Critique CYS Ensembles and other news American youth orchestras Musical groups established in 1952 1952 establishments in California Youth organizations based in California Orchestras based in California