Golden State Youth Orchestra Tickets

Founded in 1963 as the El Camino Youth Symphony and rebranded to Golden State Youth Orchestra in 2018, GSYO is a premier youth ensemble based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Under the direction of Dr. Yun Song Tay, GSYO nurtures young musicians through a spectrum of ensembles, from the Symphony Orchestra to intimate Chamber Players Orchestra. The organization is known for professional repertoire, international tours, and a track record of notable alumni who have gone on to prominent roles in major American orchestras.

GSYO offers a robust lineup including the Senior Symphony (Symphony Orchestra), Camilla Kolchinsky Orchestra, El Camino Wind Orchestra, Galbraith Honor Strings, Camerata Orchestra, and Chamber Players Orchestra. The program emphasizes rigorous performance, musical mentorship, and community engagement, making it a trusted stepping stone for aspiring classical musicians.

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Upcoming 2025 highlights include the Symphony Spring Concert on March 29, 2025 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, featuring Scheherazade, Sibelius Violin Concerto with Stephen Tavani, and Germination by Wenbin Lyu. The Camilla Kolchinsky Orchestra heads on a domestic tour visiting Chicago, IL with a collaboration with Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, a Chicago Symphony performance, a visit to Shedd Aquarium, and an architecture river cruise. The GSYO + EYSO Collage on April 12, 2025 brings together vibrant ensembles at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL. The Season Opener 2025, British Invasion, will lift the California Theatre in San Jose on October 26, 2025. For families and music lovers alike, GSYO offers an always-accessible, beginner-friendly, and genuinely professional concert experience.

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