Young People’s Symphony Orchestra

California’s Oldest Youth ORchestra. Founded in 1936.

OUR MISSION IS TO GUIDE YOUNG MUSICIANS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE WITHIN AN ORCHESTRAL SETTING.

WE ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME EXEMPLARY MUSICIANS, AND YOUNG MUSICIANS TO BECOME EXEMPLARY PEOPLE.

Pops Concert:

Sunday Jun 15th, 2025 | 3:00pm | Ascension Cathedral, Oakland *

* Location of this concert has been changed to Ascension Cathedral - concert time has been adjusted to 3pm

Celebrate the end of the season—and our graduating seniors!—with a joyful and energetic afternoon of lighter fare. Come cheer on our young musicians and help us send off the Class of 2025 in style!

This concert sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Berkeley

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If you missed our Winter Concert…

… or want to relive the magic—you can watch our concert videos from our YPSO YouTube Channel

Marine Safari & Whale Watch | Sibelius Violin Concerto| Dvorak 9

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