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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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A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Our 2024-2025 season kicks off on October 13 with Family Fiesta, a delightful program of music for all ages.
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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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Family Fiesta
10.13.24 - 3:00-5:00 PM
Join us for the first concert of our 75th Anniversary Season. This is a family-friendly event featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, Haydn’s Toy Symphony, and Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.
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Jazzy Winter Magic
12.08.24 7:00-9:00 PM
Experience an enchanting evening with a special performance of Duke Ellington's Nutcracker, a touch of Harry Potter magic, and a community sing-along. Don't miss out on this truly magical event!
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Opera for Everyone
02.23.25 - 3:00-5:00 PM
Our Opera for Everyone experience will showcase guest artists Scott Piper, Maria Briggs, and many others performing Pagliacci (the Clown)
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¡Arriba!
05.25.25 - 4:00-6:00 PM
Get ready for the grand finale gala of the year! Prepare to be swept off your feet by a plethora of incredible anniversary surprises. You won't want to miss this!
