Young People’s Symphony Orchestra

California’s Oldest Youth ORchestra. Founded in 1936.

OUR MISSION IS TO GUIDE YOUNG MUSICIANS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE WITHIN AN ORCHESTRAL SETTING.

WE ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME EXEMPLARY MUSICIANS, AND YOUNG MUSICIANS TO BECOME EXEMPLARY PEOPLE.

Auditions for 25-26 Season are underway!

Do you know a talented young musician who would thrive in YPSO? Auditions are now open for the 2025-26 season, and we’re looking for passionate students to join our next class of musicians!

Next season, In addition to our 4 subscription concerts, YPSO musicians will have the opportunity to:

Perform at Davies Symphony Hall as part of the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival (BAYOF)
Go on an international tour to the Baltics in Summer 2026

🎼 Round 1 video prescreens are due March 30.

Apply Here

If you missed our Winter Concert…

… or want to relive the magic—you can watch our concert videos from our YPSO YouTube Channel

Marine Safari & Whale Watch | Sibelius Violin Concerto| Dvorak 9

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If you are an alum, or a professional musician interested in student referrals, coaching, or ringer positions, please fill this out also!

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