Name: Sierra Youth Orchestra Festival
Start: 2026-01-24T15:00:00
Location: Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra

Napa Valley Youth Symphony

Sacramento Youth Symphony

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra

The Sacramento Youth Symphony Premier Orchestra celebrates its 70th Anniversary with a landmark concert event. The 75-piece orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Ryan Murray, will perform Aaron Copland’s spirited, folk-inspired ballet suite Rodeo, featuring the instantly recognizable final movement, “Hoe-Down.”

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The program also includes Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, Nos. 5 and 6, alongside two outstanding student concerto performances. Emrys Tu will perform Maurice Ravel’s vibrant, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in G Major (Allegramente), while Leanna Kim takes the stage with Brahms’ monumental Violin Concerto in D Major (Allegro non troppo), a tour de force that blends grandeur and intensity with moments of profound lyricism.

Sacramento Youth Symphony 70th Anniversary Concert

Folsom Lake College

The program is designed for dedicated young musicians, ages 11-19, who are prepared to tackle challenging repertoire. Participants younger than 11 may be considered but must demonstrate an advanced performance level.

Summer Chamber Music Workshop 2026 - Senior Program

California State University, Sacramento

This half-day preparatory program is suitable for string students ages 7-12 who have played their instrument as least one full year, offering a technique class, small ensemble coaching, and string orchestra rehearsals. A mentoring program will be in place for Senior Program students who will spend the morning assisting with the Junior Program and the afternoons in side-by-side sight-reading sessions with faculty artists.

Summer Chamber Music Workshop 2026 - Junior Program

Saint Anthony Church

A powerful community concert event with a purpose—performed by the next generation of artists.