Programs
“Playing in YOSA developed my love and fascination towards the classical music world and exposed me to the
joys of orchestral and ensemble playing.”
– Emily, Class of 2019
YOSA musicians experience instruction from San Antonio’s most respected professional musicians and music educators, perform in professional concert venues, build skills that transfer to future success, and make lasting friendships with their peers.
YOSA Orchestras for ages 8-20 include opportunities for strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians.
Camp opportunities for band and orchestra take place in July. Registration for camp opens in mid-February each year.
YOSA Invitational gives local school bands and orchestras the chance to record and perform in the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts’ renowned H-E-B Performance Hall.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is inseparable from our mission as the premier youth orchestra in San Antonio, TX. We strive to ensure that pursuing classical music excellence is equally accessible to all youth. We are a community that comes together through a shared love of classical music but recognizes that there are systemic inequalities at every level. YOSA stands in solidarity with our musicians, families, and community to dismantle those systems and uplift all diverse voices. In this endeavor, every musician has the opportunity to maximize their creative, academic, and social potential and enrich their community.