Upcoming Events
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.”
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. Featuring guest soloists Helen Chang Haertzen (violin, Minnesota Orchestra) and Rodney Marsalis (trumpet, Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass).
City Series 2: Winter Lights
Date: February 2, 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 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.
Carmina Burana
The YOSA Philharmonic proudly presents a full performance of Carl Orff's “Carmina Burana” with the San Antonio Mastersingers.
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.
City Series 3: Fiesta Finale
Date: May 4, 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 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.
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.
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.
YOSA Presents: Viva Emilio
YOSA Philharmonic celebrates the music of Tejano legend Emilio Navaira with The Official Emilio Navaira Tribute Featuring Emilio and Diego Navaira in “YOSA Presents: Viva Emilio” at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 at 8pm
Rising Star Fellows Spring Showcase
The Rising Star Fellows Spring Showcase Recital is at 3pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St., 78205.
The recital should last an hour and will be followed by a reception.
City Series 2: Winter Lights
Join YOSA for day full of performances from our outstanding musicians. Admission is free and open to the public.
Standing Ovation Luncheon
Join YOSA for the 2024 Standing Ovation Luncheon. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal. inspiring presentations, and raffle prizes. Proceeds from the event will benefit YOSA.
YOSA Winter Showcase
YOSA Symphony, YOSA Wind Ensemble, and YOSA Intermezzo Strings present a showcase of colorful and engaging music in the Tobin Center's H-E-B Performance Hall.
YOSA Presents: American Rhapsodies
Celebrate America’s remarkable diversity and creativity with the centennial of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Grammy-winning pianist Michelle Cann, and Jennifer Higdon’s Texas premiere of Cold Mountain.
YOSA Night at the San Antonio SPURS
YOSA will present a special halftime performance on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. as the Spurs take on the LA Clippers.
Concerto Competition
Enjoy concerto performances by YOSA Philharmonic musicians. One winner will be selected to perform as a soloist at the May 2023 Zachry Series concert, Resilience. Admission is free and open to the public.
City Series 1: Autumn Festival
Join YOSA for day full of performances from our outstanding musicians at Churchill High School.
YOSA Presents: Music from the Movies
Take a journey through the music of the silver screen with unforgettable scores from blockbuster hits like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more.
King William Concerts in the Park
The King William Association’s Cultural Arts Committee presents Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) as they perform a Concert in the Park on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Opportunity Home’s Beautify San Antonio Park, 801 S Main Ave.
The concert is FREE and open to the public of all ages.
Hansel & Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel will bring together all five Tobin Residents for the first time. YOSA, Classical Music Institute, Ballet San Antonio, the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio with Opera San Antonio as producer of the 1893 opera.
H-E-B Performance Hall
October 5 & 7
Composer & Librettist: Engelbert Humperdinck
Running Time: 2 hours with 1 intermission
Two siblings get lost in the woods and stumble upon a candy house where they almost bite off more than they can chew. You'll be rooting for Hansel and Gretel every step of the way as this whimsical masterpiece by Engelbert Humperdinck surrounds you with lush, fairytale music.
Sung in English with projected text.
Tickets available at: https://www.tobincenter.org/hanselandgretel
YOSA Mariachi Auditions
This fall, we are excited to introduce YOSA Mariachi, led by renowned mariachi musician and educator Miguel Guzmán. YOSA Mariachi will provide a unique opportunity for the finest young mariachi musicians in San Antonio to learn and perform together with peers from all over the region.
YOSA Performance at Tobin Center Open House
YOSA musicians will perform a sneak peak of Music from the Movies at Tobin’s Open House at 4:15p.m. This is a FREE event, and there will be no ticket fees on any YOSA concert purchases.
Summer Symphony Camp - Session 3
Session 3: Composition Seminar, Mariachi Camp, Elementary String Camp, Exploring Music for Elementary Students