YOOF AUDITIONS ARE OPEN
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AUGUST 17, 23, 24
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APPLY TODAY
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YOOF AUDITIONS ARE OPEN • AUGUST 17, 23, 24 • APPLY TODAY •
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75 YEARS OF CHANGING YOUNG LIVES
2025 marks the diamond anniversary of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno. Join us as we celebrate bringing the world to Fresno and Fresno to the world.
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YOOF AUDITIONS OFFICIALLY OPEN – APPLY TODAY!
Got talent? Got passion? Then we want you! YOOF Auditions are officially open! This is your chance to step into the spotlight, show us what you’ve got, and be part of something unforgettable. Whether you sing, dance, act, or bring something unique, we’re all ears. Don’t wait. Don’t doubt. Audition now!
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WHY THE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF FRESNO MATTERS
Bringing the arts to a largely underserved population in the Central Valley, our orchestras foster leadership, harmonious teamwork, an aptitude for learning, and cultural awareness.
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OUR STUDENTS ARE DIVERSE
Ranging in age from 5-18, our student population represents multiple ethnicities, and they come together from many different schools across the Central Valley.
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75 FOR 75
From $75 to $75 million, help us celebrate our 75th Anniversary year with your donation. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $75,000 this year.
In 75 years, we’ve grown from a single, small, all-city string ensemble to three large orchestras representing the broader Central California geography. Looking to the future, we’ve set ambitious goals to further expand our programs, our outreach, and our student opportunities.
Join us as a participant, volunteer, mentor, or donor and help us build a future that inspires, promotes, and elevates our youth and the arts.
A Valuable Experience
Our youth step out of their ordinary routines and into the extraordinary world of the arts. They work together, they learn new skills, and they make new friends.
Auditions
Students audition every year and are then placed into the orchestra best suited to their age and ability.
Performances
There is no ticket cost to attend any of our performances (although we will happily accept donations).
Here are just a few examples of the impact of Youth Orchestras of Fresno:
100%
of students graduate high school
713
alumni in professional music careers
100%
seniors go on to secondary education
17
ethnicities represented
64
Central Valley schools participate
86+
annual adult volunteers & mentors
Upcoming Events
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A Taste of Chocolate, A Touch of Magic
Sunday, November 2, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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A Taste of Chocolate, A Touch of Magic
Sunday, December 7, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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A Taste of Chocolate, A Touch of Magic
Sunday, February 22, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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A Taste of Chocolate, A Touch of Magic
Sunday, May 31, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
