Upcoming Events
YOSA Cello Intensive
Cello Intensive
For students ages 12-18
Teen cellists, this one’s for you! Led by San Antonio Philharmonic Principal Cellist Kenneth Freudigman, this immersive camp offers a focused week of technique-building, ensemble playing, and advanced instruction. If your young cellist is looking to take their playing to the next level, this intensive experience is not to be missed!
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 2
June 23–27, 2025
Get ready for another exciting week of music, learning, and fun at YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Whether your musician is picking up their instrument for the first time, advancing their skills, or looking for a focused challenge, Week 2 has something for everyone.
Join us for Week 2 and make this summer unforgettable! Financial aid is available to ensure every young musician has the chance to participate. Sign up today and let the music begin!
Summer Symphony Camp - Week 1
Get ready for another exciting week of music, learning, and fun at YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Whether your musician is picking up their instrument for the first time, advancing their skills, or looking for a focused challenge, Week 1 has something for everyone.
YOSA Middle School String Orchestra Camp
Middle School String Orchestra Camp
For students ages 10-14
Calling all middle school string players! This camp is perfect for young musicians looking to advance their skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Through orchestra rehearsals, sectional coaching, and fun musical activities, campers will build confidence while making music with new friends.
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 1
June 23-27, 2025
Get ready for an exciting first week of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Young musicians will dive into a week filled with music, creativity, and fun. Whether your child is looking to refine their orchestral skills, explore new genres, or compose their own music, Week 1 has something for everyone!
Week 1 is the perfect start to a summer filled with music, creativity, and fun! Financial aid is available to ensure every young musician can participate. Sign up today and make this a summer to remember!
YOSA Elementary String Camp
Elementary String Camp
For students ages 7-10
Perfect for younger string players, this camp provides a fun and supportive environment where students will play music in small and large groups while exploring exciting musical activities. It’s the ideal way to develop early ensemble skills and spark a lifelong love of music!
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 2
June 23–27, 2025
Get ready for another exciting week of music, learning, and fun at YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Whether your musician is picking up their instrument for the first time, advancing their skills, or looking for a focused challenge, Week 2 has something for everyone.
Join us for Week 2 and make this summer unforgettable! Financial aid is available to ensure every young musician has the chance to participate. Sign up today and let the music begin!
Summer Symphony Camp - Week 2
The grand finale of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp is here! Week 2 is packed with exciting opportunities for young musicians of all levels—from elementary students exploring music for the first time to high schoolers looking for a challenging orchestral experience. This is the perfect way to wrap up the summer with music, fun, and new friendships!
YOSA Mariachi Camp
Mariachi Camp
For students ages 13-18
For young Mariachi musicians, this camp is an exciting opportunity to polish their skills, learn new songs, and perform with fellow passionate players. It’s the perfect mix of tradition, technique, and fun!
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 2
July 7-11, 2025
Get ready for an exciting first week of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Young musicians will dive into a week filled with music, creativity, and fun. Whether your child is looking to refine their orchestral skills, explore new genres, or compose their own music, Week 1 has something for everyone!
YOSA Exploring Music for Elementary Student
Exploring Music for Elementary Students
For students ages 7-10
Perfect for young beginners, this camp offers a fun, interactive introduction to music! Campers will listen, sing, and explore a variety of musical instruments in a welcoming environment—no prior experience needed! It’s a fantastic way to spark a lifelong love of music.
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 3
July 7–11, 2025
The grand finale of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp is here! Week 3 is packed with exciting opportunities for young musicians of all levels—from elementary students exploring music for the first time to high schoolers looking for a challenging orchestral experience. This is the perfect way to wrap up the summer with music, fun, and new friendships!
Don’t miss out on the final week of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Financial aid is available to ensure every young musician can participate. Sign up today and make this summer unforgettable!
YOSA High School String Orchestra Camp
High School String Orchestra Camp
For students ages 13-18
Calling all high school string players! This is the most musically advanced summer orchestra experience in South Texas, offering exciting repertoire, expert coaching, and an inspiring week of rehearsals led by YOSA faculty conductors. The camp culminates in a final concert performance, celebrating a week of hard work and incredible music-making!
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 3
July 7–11, 2025
The grand finale of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp is here! Week 3 is packed with exciting opportunities for young musicians of all levels—from elementary students exploring music for the first time to high schoolers looking for a challenging orchestral experience. This is the perfect way to wrap up the summer with music, fun, and new friendships!
Don’t miss out on the final week of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Financial aid is available to ensure every young musician can participate. Sign up today and make this summer unforgettable!
YOSA Band Camp
Band Camp
For students ages 13-18
For young woodwind, brass, and percussion players, this camp is all about sharpening skills, making music with friends, and learning from top local pros and experienced educators. The week ends with a high-energy concert showcasing everything campers have learned!
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp – Week 2
July 7–11, 2025
The grand finale of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp is here! Week 2 is packed with exciting opportunities for young musicians of all levels—from elementary students exploring music for the first time to high schoolers looking for a challenging orchestral experience. This is the perfect way to wrap up the summer with music, fun, and new friendships!
Don’t miss out on the final week of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp! Financial aid is available to ensure every young musician can participate. Sign up today and make this summer unforgettable!
City Series 1: Fall Festival
Date: October 26, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 P.M.
Location: To Be Announced
Tickets: Free to Attend!
Celebrate the vibrant sounds of autumn with YOSA's City Series 1: Fall Festival. This concert series showcases the talent and energy of our young musicians with three performances:
City Series 1A at 2:00 p.m.
YOSA Prelude Strings, YOSA Intermezzo Strings, and YOSA Repertory Strings.
City Series 1B at 5:00 p.m.
YOSA Capriccio Strings, YOSA Flute Choir, and YOSA Concertino Strings.
City Series 1C at 8:00 p.m.
YOSA Symphony, YOSA Mariachi, and YOSA Wind Ensemble.
Cinema Classics
Cinema Classics
November 2, 2025
YOSA Philharmonic opens the season with music that shaped iconic films. From Night on Bald Mountain and The Force Awakens to Hanson’s Romantic Symphony, this concert explores how orchestral music elevates storytelling on screen. YOSA Sinfonietta Strings opens the show.
YOSA’s 2025/26 Zachry Series is packed with incredible performances, including iconic film scores, moving American tributes, holiday magic, and a gripping season finale with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. We hope you’ll join us for this incredible lineup: four powerful concerts, one inspiring season.
Save 20% when you subscribe to the full season and experience every moment live at the Tobin Center.
A Holiday Spectacular
A Holiday Spectacular
December 20, 2025
Celebrate the season with YOSA Philharmonic, live dancers from the School of Ballet San Antonio, singers from the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio, and YOSA Concertino Strings. This family-friendly concert features highlights from The Nutcracker and a festive mix of holiday favorites.
YOSA’s 2025/26 Zachry Series is packed with incredible performances, including iconic film scores, moving American tributes, holiday magic, and a gripping season finale with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. We hope you’ll join us for this incredible lineup: four powerful concerts, one inspiring season.
Save 20% when you subscribe to the full season and experience every moment live at the Tobin Center.
City Series 2: Winter Lights
Date: January 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 P.M.
Location: To Be Announced
Tickets: Free to Attend!
Celebrate the vibrant sounds of autumn with YOSA's City Series 2: Winter Lights. This concert series showcases the talent and energy of our young musicians with three performances:
City Series 2A at 2:00 p.m.
YOSA Prelude Strings, YOSA Sinfonietta Strings, and YOSA Concertino Strings.
City Series 2B at 5:00 p.m.
YOSA Capriccio Strings, and YOSA intermezzo Strings.
City Series 2C at 8:00 p.m.
YOSA Repertory Stings, and YOSA Mariachi.
America at 250
America at 250
March 1, 2026
Commemorating 250 years of American independence, this concert reflects on the nation's spirit, struggle, and soul through powerful works by Schuman, Hailstork, Bonds, and more. Guest artists include bass trombonist Ilan Morgenstern, poet Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, and an appearance by YOSA Intermezzo Strings.
YOSA’s 2025/26 Zachry Series is packed with incredible performances, including iconic film scores, moving American tributes, holiday magic, and a gripping season finale with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. We hope you’ll join us for this incredible lineup: four powerful concerts, one inspiring season.
Save 20% when you subscribe to the full season and experience every moment live at the Tobin Center.
City Series 3: Spring Finale
Date: May 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 P.M.
Location: To Be Announced
Tickets: Free to Attend!
Celebrate the vibrant sounds of autumn with YOSA's City Series 3: Spring Finale. This concert series showcases the talent and energy of our young musicians with three performances:
City Series 3A at 2:00 p.m.
YOSA Prelude Strings, YOSA Sinfonietta Strings, and YOSA Repertory Strings.
City Series 3B at 5:00 p.m.
YOSA Intermezzo Strings, YOSA Mariachi, and YOSA Concertino Strings.
City Series 3C at 8:00 p.m.
YOSA Wind Ensemble, YOSA Flute Choir, and YOSA Symphony.
Shostakovich Five
Shostakovich Five
May 10, 2026
YOSA Philharmonic closes the season with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, a gripping journey from darkness to triumph. The program also includes Walton’s Crown Imperial, a spotlight on the YOSA Concerto Competition winner, and a performance by YOSA Capriccio Strings.
YOSA’s 2025/26 Zachry Series is packed with incredible performances, including iconic film scores, moving American tributes, holiday magic, and a gripping season finale with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. We hope you’ll join us for this incredible lineup: four powerful concerts, one inspiring season.
Save 20% when you subscribe to the full season and experience every moment live at the Tobin Center.
YOSApalooza
Join YOSA for a celebration featuring all eleven ensembles on the Tobin stage!
Firebird Dance
The evening culminates in Stravinsky’s “The Firebird,” a fairytale ballet based on Russian folklore, featuring the remarkable young dancers of San Antonio Youth Ballet.
Summer Symphony Camp Info Session
Curious about what YOSA Summer Symphony Camp has in store this year?
Join us for a virtual info session on May 6 at 6:00 p.m. with this year’s Camp Director, Annette Solano! She’ll walk you through each session, share what makes camp such a meaningful and fun experience, and explain why you won’t want to miss it.
We’ll also open the floor for questions, so bring your curiosity and get ready to learn everything you need to know before camp begins!
Register at: music.yosa.org/SSCInfoSession
City Series 3: Fiesta Finale
Date: May 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 P.M.
Location: Reagan High School
Tickets: Free to Attend!
Celebrate the vibrant sounds of autumn with YOSA's City Series 1: Fall Festival. This concert series showcases the talent and energy of our young musicians with three performances:
City Series 1A at 2:00 p.m.
YOSA Repertory Strings, YOSA Flute Choir, and YOSA Concertino Strings.
City Series 1B at 5:00 p.m.
YOSA Capriccio Strings, YOSA Sinfonietta Strings, and YOSA Intermezzo Strings.
City Series 1C at 8:00 p.m.
YOSA Mariachi, YOSA Wind Ensemble, and YOSA Symphony.
YOSA Presents Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA
For one night only, the YOSA Philharmonic celebrates the timeless music of ABBA! Backed by a full orchestra, four of San Antonio’s finest pop vocalists will reimagine ABBA’s greatest hits with a fresh orchestral twist. Sing along to timeless favorites like “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Super Trooper,” “Waterloo,” and many more in this unforgettable night of music.
ABBA’s legacy as one of the most successful pop bands of all time includes over 400 million records sold worldwide, countless chart-topping hits, and a lasting influence on music, theater, and film. The Swedish supergroup captured hearts from their Eurovision win with “Waterloo” in 1974 to their record-breaking musical and movie franchise. Now, hear their music like never before, reimagined with a full orchestra.
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio continues its Classic Albums Live series with this performance, reinventing classic rock and pop songs with orchestral accompaniment, following past celebrations of Prince, Queen, the Beatles, and Selena. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience ABBA’s beloved pop masterpieces in a whole new way with the YOSA Philharmonic!
“YOSA Presents Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA” will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8:00 pm at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
YOSA Spurs Halftime Show
YOSA at the San Antonio Spurs
Catch us on the court for halftime during the March 10, 2025 home game vs. the Mavericks.
ALL YOSA musicians are welcome to play.
For current YOSA musicians, more information will be emailed out through Campsite closer to the date. YOSA will have a group discount rate for tickets to opt into to attend.
Carmina Burana
The YOSA Philharmonic proudly presents a full performance of Carl Orff's “Carmina Burana” with the San Antonio Mastersingers.
City Series 2: Winter Lights
Date: February 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 P.M.
Location: LEE High School
Tickets: Free to Attend!
Experience the magic of music this winter with YOSA’s City Series 2: Winter Lights. This concert series showcases the talent and energy of our young musicians with three performances:
City Series 1A at 2:00 p.m.
YOSA Prelude Strings and YOSA Intermezzo Strings.
City Series 1B at 5:00 p.m.
YOSA Capriccio Strings and YOSA Repertory Strings.
City Series 1C at 8:00 p.m.
YOSA Flute Choir, YOSA Concertino Strings, and YOSA Mariachi.
YOSA Winter Showcase
YOSA Winter Showcase
The YOSA Symphony, YOSA Wind Ensemble, and YOSA Sinfonietta Strings, some of San Antonio's most talented student musicians, present a vibrant and captivating musical showcase including works by Bach, Dello Joio, Grieg, Jacob, Schubert, Vivaldi, and others.
SOLD OUT: A Holiday Spectacular
Join Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) and the Children's Chorus of San Antonio (CCSA) for an evening filled with classic Christmas songs and other holiday favorites in “A Holiday Spectacular.”
Concerto Competition
YOSA musicians will compete for the chance to perform as a soloist with the YOSA Philharmonic during the 2024/25 concert season.
The competition features technically challenging and interpretive performances of concertos, concert pieces, or ensemble works, each up to 10 minutes in length.
The YOSA Concert Competition is open to YOSA Philharmonic musicians, saxophonists or euphonium players in YOSA Wind Ensemble, and high school seniors in YOSA Symphony or Wind Ensemble.
The winner will perform their selected piece with the YOSA Philharmonic in a memorable, live performance in “YOSA Presents: Firebird Dance” on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Last year’s 2023/24 YOSA Concerto Competition winner, Lucy Hartzler-Beachy, violin, performing during “YOSA Presents: Wildlife Harmonies” on May 12, 2024.
Star-Crossed
Join the YOSA Philharmonic for “Star-Crossed” and experience the passionate music inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic young love.
City Series 1: Fall Festival
Date: October 27, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 P.M.
Location: Edgewood Theatre of Performing Arts
402 Lance St, San Antonio, TX 78237
Tickets: Free to Attend!
Celebrate the vibrant sounds of autumn with YOSA's City Series 1: Fall Festival. This concert series showcases the talent and energy of our young musicians with three performances:
City Series 1A at 2:00 p.m.
YOSA Sinfonietta Strings, YOSA Mariachi, and YOSA Intermezzo Strings.
City Series 1B at 5:00 p.m.
YOSA Prelude Strings, YOSA Repertory Strings, and YOSA Concertino Strings.
City Series 1C at 8:00 p.m.
YOSA Flute Choir, YOSA Symphony, and YOSA Wind Ensemble
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp - Week 3
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp - Week 3 - will have YOSA Mariachi Camp and YOSA Composition Seminar.
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp - Week 2
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp - Week 2 - will have YOSA Orchestra X Camp, YOSA Middle School String Orchestra Camp, YOSA Cello Intensive, and YOSA Jazz and Big Band Camp (NEW).
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp - Week 1
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp - Week 1 - will have YOSA Band Camp, YOSA High School String Orchestra Camp, YOSA Elementary String Camp, and YOSA Exploring Music for Elementary Students.
2024 YOSA Germany Tour
In June 2024, YOSA will embark on a tour to Germany, performing concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Darmstadt. YOSA musicians will have the chance to perform in and visit cities where composers like Bach, Mendelssohn, and Schumann lived and worked. This will be a remarkable educational and cultural experience for eligible YOSA musicians.
Bon Voyage Concert
See the YOSA musicians off with a concert before they leave for the 2024 YOSA Germany Tour!
Saturday, June 15, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Alamo Heights High Junior School Auditorium
**please note location has changed from the Alamo Heights High School to the Alamo Heights Junior School.
Free Admission
YOSA 2024/25 Season Auditions
YOSA Auditions are Open! Please see our Auditions Page for more information on how to schedule your audition, what to expect, and music excerpts!
Rising Star Fellows Graduation
Join us for YOSA’s Rising Star Fellows Graduation recital on May 21. Recital begins at 7pm with a reception to follow.
Gish Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal
SOLD OUT: YOSApalooza (Free Plaza Viewing Available)
Join YOSA for YOSApalooza, our 2023 season finale featuring all eleven YOSA orchestras together for one spectacular concert at the Tobin Center.
YOSA Invitational 2024
The 2024 YOSA Invitational gives San Antonio school bands and orchestras the chance to perform in the Tobin Center for Performing Arts’ renowned H-E-B Performance Hall, San Antonio’s premier concert venue, free of charge.
Each school will receive professional recordings and photos of their performance.
See the full schedule at www.yosa.com/invitational
YOSA Presents: Wildlife Harmonies
Experience new music from the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) inspired by animals at San Antonio Zoo, Respighi’s thrilling Pines of Rome with special guest the San Antonio Brass Band, and a solo performance by the winner of the 2023/24 YOSA Concerto Competition.
YOSA Cookout (YOSA Musicians Only)
Save the Date!
Join us for our annual YOSA Cookout at MacArthur Park on May 6, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Get ready for an evening filled with delicious food, fun games, and great company. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the 2023/24 together!
City Series 3: Fiesta Finale
Join YOSA for day full of performances from our outstanding musicians. Admission is free and open to the public.