A Marvelous Concert Season 2026-27
A Marvelous Concert Season 2026-27
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HEROES TAKE THE STAGE
Join us for a spectacular season of live orchestral performances in Fresno.
Secure your seats early to choose your favorite section, support production costs, and guarantee entry.
With the drama of Tchaikovsky’s 6th Symphony, Unfinished Symphony by Schubert and more, it’s an event you don’t want to miss.
Free tickets will be given out the day of our concert on a first come, first served basis.
If you are in need of handicap seating, please contact: cmarchese@yoofresno.org
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2026–27 SEASON ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS & DIGITAL ADVERTISING
With YOOF concerts reaching thousands of people, a digital program ad is a great way to promote your business and support the Youth Orchestras of Fresno. Our first concert kicks off November 1 so don’t wait. Musician Shout Outs start at $25 dollars.
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2026 CELLO FRESNO
International Cello Festival
November 12 - 14, 2026
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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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BUILDING THE FUTURE OF MUSIC
For more than seven decades, the Youth Orchestras of Fresno has connected our community to the power of music—bringing the world to Fresno and Fresno to the world. As we move into our next chapter, we invite you to help shape the future of young musicians across the Central Valley.
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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENEATION OF MUSIC MAKERS
Your support empowers young musicians, expands access to music education, and helps the Youth Orchestras of Fresno inspire the next generation.
Youth Orchestras of Fresno: Inspiring Young Musicians Across the Central Valley
For over seven decades, YOOF has connected our community to the extraordinary world of classical music. Led by Music Director & Conductor Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, we welcome student musicians ranging in age from 5 to 18, representing diverse backgrounds from schools all over Central California.
Be part of what comes next. Join us as a musician, volunteer, mentor, or donor, and help us build a future that inspires young people, strengthens our community, and elevates the arts for generations to come.
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
Buy a ticket to guarantee a seat for any one of our concerts. We also give away free seats as much as we are able. We will not turn anyone away.
Why Choose the Youth Orchestras of Fresno?
Our student population steps out of ordinary routines into a world of artistic excellence, skill-building, and lifelong friendships.
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
Youth Orchestras of Fresno
Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, Music Director & Conductor
A "Marvelous" 2026–2027 Season
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CONCERT I: HEROES TAKE THE STAGE
Sunday, November 1, 2026
2:30 p.m. Shaghoian Concert Hall
2770 East International Ave
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CONCERT II: AROUND THE WORLD FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Details to Come
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CONCERT III: SUPERHERO SPECTACULAR
Sunday, February 28, 2027
Details to Come
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CONCERT IV: SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE FRESNO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2027
Details to Come
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CONCERT V: THE TITAN Featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 1
Sunday, May 23 , 2027
Details to Come
