| Type: | Youth orchestra |
| Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | |
| Native Name: | התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית הצעירה |
| Native Name Lang: | heb |
| Short Name: | YIPO |
| Location: | Jerusalem Music Centre, Jerusalem |
The Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (he|התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית הצעירה, YIPO) is the national youth orchestra of Israel, based in the Jerusalem Music Centre, Jerusalem. It consists of 140 members divided into two ensembles, a 40-member string ensemble for ages 11–14, and the larger 100-member symphony orchestra for ages 14–18.[1]
Over 90% of the Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's graduates go on to higher education in music, with many taking up prominent positions in the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.[2]
It is an associated member of the European Federation of National Youth Orchestras.[3]