Wildlife Harmonies Press Release
YOSA prepares a Wild Musical Adventure through the Animal Kingdom in the Tobin Center
“Wildlife Harmonies” is a collaboration with Composers Alliance of San Antonio and San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio, Texas—On May 12, 2024, YOSA Philharmonic and Conductor Troy Peters will take the audience on a wild musical adventure though the animal kingdom with “Wildlife Harmonies.” The concert will premiere music from the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) inspired by animals at San Antonio Zoo.
“The musicians of the YOSA Philharmonic are the best young players in South Texas. When their energy meets the skill of our world-class guest artists, something unforgettable happens at every YOSA Philharmonic concert,” said Peters.
“CASA is thrilled to be partnering with YOSA and San Antonio,” said Kevin Salfen PhD. “As part of this project, thirteen composers have been visiting the zoo and writing short orchestral movements inspired by their visits.”
WHAT: YOSA presents “Wildlife Harmonies”
• Experience the world premiere of San Antonio Carnival of the Animals, composed by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA), inspired by animals at San Antonio Zoo.
WHO: YOSA Philharmonic with Special Guest: San Antonio Brass Band
Troy Peters, YOSA Music Director and YOSA Philharmonic Conductor
San Antonio Brass Band
Composers Alliance of San Antonio
San Antonio Zoo
Lucy Hartzler-Beachy, Violin Solist
o Hartzler-Beachy is YOSA’s 2023/24 Concerto Competition winner
o She also gained entrance into the competitive 2024 TMEA All-State Orchestras. One of three violinists from the San Antonio area
• This concert will also feature Respighi’s show-stopping Pines of Rome with special guest the San Antonio Brass Band
WHEN:
Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 7 p.m.
WHERE:
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
TICKETS:
Student Tickets are $5.
All others from $18-25
About
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) provides young musicians of all background the opportunity to play music together so they can learn, grow, and thrive while connecting with the community. YOSA changes kids’ lives through music. We provide transformative music experiences to more than 2,500 young musicians ages 8-20 through YOSA Orchestras, YOSA Summer Symphony Camp, and YOSA School Partnerships. www.YOSA.org
San Antonio Zoo®, operating since 1914, is a nonprofit zoological facility committed to securing a future for wildlife. Through its passion and expertise in animal care, conservation, and education, the zoo's mission is to inspire its community to love, engage with, act for, and protect animals and the places they live. The zoo welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round. San Antonio Zoo operates the largest nature-based preschool in the country, Will Smith Zoo School, the Center for Conservation and Research, and Kiddie Park. San Antonio Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, and Humane Certified by American Humane. www.sazoo.org
Composer’s Alliance of South Texas
The Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) is the most active organization for composers in South Central Texas, regularly presenting concerts of its members’ music in venues throughout its home city. CASA was founded in 1999 when a group of San Antonio composers, many of them associated with the city’s universities, began to gather routinely, inspired by the idea of a French salon. CASA now partners regularly with local ensembles, institutions, teachers, and students to bring the best in new music to our region and beyond. www.casatx.org
San Antonio Brass Band (SABB)
Currently under the baton of Dr. Matthew Mireles (Chair of St. Mary’s University Dept. of Music) the SABB selects the finest brass musicians in South Texas by audition or invitation. Our members include professional musicians, university and public school instructors, freelance musicians as well as college students. www.sabrass.org