Your gift will support our orchestra and enable our tour to Japan

YPSO is California’s oldest youth orchestra, founded in 1936. We are an advanced-level youth orchestra comprised of approximately 100 student members, ranging in ages from 11 to 21, and hailing from 5 Bay Area counties.

Our mission is to guide young musicians to acheive excellence within an orchestral setting. We encourage young people to become exemplary musicians and young musicians to become exemplary people.

During the 2023-24 season, YPSO has

  • 4 Season Subscription concerts

  • A performance at Davies Symphony Hall as part of the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival

  • A Summer Tour to Japan

  • Other musical activities including Chamber Music performances and Community Partnerships

Japan Tour:

  • YPSO will perform 3 concerts in the cities of Sakai and Tokyo

  • YPSO will to meet students in Sakai, Berkeley’s sister city, and perform on stage with young Japanese musicians, fostering cultural exchange and lifelong connections.

  • Students will learn about Japan, including visits to historical sites and other cultural experiences.

Your gift will support our orchestra and enable our tour to Japan

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For Corporate Giving:

YPSO is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, # 94-1076778. All donations go toward ensuring the stability of the orchestra by providing scholarships, covering venue rental fees, and subsidizing the educational opportunities that we provide to our orchestra members. By donating, you are supporting the the arts for young people and the surrounding community.