NEWS
The latest announcements
and updates from YOOF.
YOOF Musicians join the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
Lela Buck, oboe, and Cade Peckham, double bass, joined the NYO-USA orchestra this summer and toured Europe.
You can read more about their exciting achievement here on the Fresno Arts Council website, and listen to a recording of their live performance at Carnegie Hall.
The Music is Back! Rehearsals began on September 13, 2026
The 77th Season of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno has kicked off with some marvelous music. All three orchestras gathered at Fresno State to rehearse with conductor Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, who is celebrating his 20th Anniversary with YOOF. The Youth Orchestra is excited to welcome all the new musicians that have joined us this season and those who are planning to join. Follow us along on Instagram @yoofmusic and join the fun!