Fresno Opera & Orchestra Summer Academy Philharmonic Tickets

You’ve Got a Guy brings you the FOOSA profile—an influential Fresno-based ensemble shaping the next generation of classical musicians. FOOSA stands for the Fresno Opera & Orchestra Summer Academy, a high‑level, side‑by‑side training ground for college‑aged and high‑school musicians. Founded in 2013 by Artistic Director Thomas Loewenheim and Executive Director Julia Copeland, FOOSA is a collaborative partnership between Fresno State (CSU Fresno) and the Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF). The group concentrates on Romantic‑era masterworks and offers professional recording sessions, concerto competitions, and multiple performance opportunities. Read on for a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour info, including 2025 dates tied to iconic venues in California and beyond.

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