Young People’s Symphony Orchestra
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.
Celebrate YPSO’s 90th Anniversary Season
Nine decades of music. Four concerts. One extraordinary community.
Join California’s oldest youth orchestra and Music Director David Ramadanoff for our 2026–27 season, culminating in a special Pops celebration with YPSO alumni.
YPSO’S has rolling auditions for 26-27 Season
The Young People’s Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) invites passionate young musicians to be part of an unforgettable season of music, growth, and camaraderie. As the oldest youth orchestra in California, our mission is to guide young musicians to excellence in an orchestral setting while fostering lifelong friendships and skills.
Open sections are :
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Bassoon
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion