Mission

“YOSA brought me a family and a community. Before joining YOSA, I always had trouble getting out of my shell and playing in front of others. Others always encouraged me to try new things and were even by my side when times were rough. It was the power of music that brought me so much love and light for me and my family.”

“YOSA has given me so many experiences that I would never have without it. I'm home schooled so the only time I get to play with a high level orchestra is in YOSA. I get to see so many new people. Some of my best friends I met for the first time at YOSA rehearsal. YOSA has been so great for me that I can't even explain.”

"YOSA has pushed to perform as a musician at levels I had never been asked to achieve before and made me a better musician than I would've been without. Yosa has also given me countless opportunities to perform in incredible places and with incredible soloists. Yosa has also rekindled my love for classical music."

“YOSA has impacted me in such a tremendous way. It has enhanced my performance abilities, my confidence, the way I express myself, and it has helped me find a voice through music.”

“YOSA has given me opportunities to meet so many amazing musicians and teachers. I have created lots of friendships through the organization that will last past my years from YOSA. YOSA has also taught me valuable team skills and my role within a group of other individuals, applicable to real life circumstances.

“YOSA has made me a better violinist and orchestra member. Learning new music and techniques in a fast-paced yet fun environment, all while meeting new people who share a similar passion to mine has been a significant aspect of my years playing the violin.”