The YOSA Philharmonic presents an exciting night of music in "Wildlife Harmonies.” Experience the highly anticipated world premiere of San Antonio Carnival of the Animals, composed by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA) and inspired by animals at San Antonio Zoo. This concert will also feature Respighi’s show-stopping Pines of Rome with special guest the San Antonio Brass Band, plus a solo performance by the winner of the 2023/24 YOSA Concerto Competition. Don’t miss this wild musical adventure through the animal kingdom with the YOSA Philharmonic.
Repertoire Includes:
Composers Alliance of San Antonio—San Antonio Carnival of the Animals
Lovatt-Cooper—Horizons (San Antonio Brass Band)
Barber—Violin Concerto, first movement (with Lucy Hartzler-Beachy)
Respighi—Pines of Rome (with San Antonio Brass Band)
YOSA provides young musicians of all backgrounds the opportunity to play music together so they can learn, grow, and thrive while connecting with the community.
YOSA’s most advanced orchestra is comprised of the very best young musicians in the San Antonio area. The YOSA Philharmonic performs professional-level repertoire in premier venues, collaborating regularly with internationally renowned soloists and composers.
YOSA provides transformative music experiences to more than 2,500 young musicians ages 8-20 through YOSA Orchestras, YOSA Summer Symphony Camp, and YOSA School Partnerships. YOSA connects motivated young musicians together and provides a world-class experience that helps youth grow creatively, academically, and socially.
YOSA envisions a community where all musically-inclined youth in San Antonio have a chance to pursue their interests and maximize their potential. YOSA seeks ways to remove financial and social barriers to high-quality music education and designs its activities around this purpose.
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