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Press Kit
Press Releases
January 26, 2023 - 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert & Masterclass
March 22, 2022 - Dr. Yun Song Tay Appointed Music Director
More Press Releases
January 6, 2021 - Brass and Clarinet Masterclasses
October 12, 2020 - Violin Masterclass with David Kim
April 1, 2019 - Seth Ducey Named Executive Director
March 18, 2019 - John Eells Named Music Director
March 7, 2018 - Annual Benefit Concert
November 2, 2017 - Holiday Pops Concert
August 7, 2017 - 55th Season
March 16, 2017 - Annual Benefit Concert- Beethoven No. 9
January 12, 2017 - Lunar New Year Concert
November 30, 2016 - New Executive Director
November 15, 2016 - Holiday Pops Concert
October 1, 2016 - Season Opener Concert
September 22, 2016 - 54th Season
March 10, 2016 - Annual Benefit Concert
January 15, 2016 - Now Accepting Audition Applications
January 12, 2016 - Lunar New Year Concert
September 28, 2015 - Sibelius Celebration Concert
February 15, 2015 - Annual Benefit Concert
January 9, 2015 - Lunar New Year Celebration Concert
November 10, 2014 - Holiday Concert in Downtown San Jose
October 1, 2014 - 52nd Season Opener Concert
August 21, 2014 - 52nd Season and Special Guests
April 15, 2014 - New Music Director Dr. Jindong Cai
GSYO in the News
1/19/23: KRON 4: Live! In the Bay Performance
11/4/22: El Estoque: Behind the Notes
2/23/21: Mercury News: Youth Orchestra goes to class with SF Symphony - and you can, too
More GSYO in the News
1/26/21: San Francisco Classical Voice - The Kids Aren't Alright, but Music Will Help
5/27/2020: KDFC - Class of 2020 Recommends Music to Inspire You
11/24/2018: Sunday Lens - How Sam Lai Prepares for his GSYO Opener Solo
2/3/2017: Mercury News - Making modern music with Postmodern Jukebox
4/13/2016: Mercury News - Revels with a cause
4/5/2016: Palo Alto Weekly - Paly grad wins music grant
10/12/2015: Mercury News - Music of Sibelius honors composer's 150th birthday
10/29/2014: Los Altos Town Crier - [GSYO] opens season Sunday
7/22/2013: The Slovak Spectator - Californian Orchestra Enchants Bratislava, helps cancer charity
1/28/2013: Mercury News - [GSYO] Celebrates Lunar New Year
11/9/2012: Palo Alto Weekly - A symphony's golden anniversary
4/16/2008: Mercury News - Critic's Pick
"It’s also a tribute to the orchestra’s reputation for hard work and passionate performances."
4/16/2008: Mercury News - Youth symphony performs all-Tchaikovsky program
3/29/2007: The Daily Journal - Youth Symphony Packs Flint Center
3/29/2007: East Bay Times - [GSYO], Chloe Pang dazzle on George Gershwin's "Rhapsody"
"And, power it delivered in a flawless reading of Tchaikovsky’s 'Symphony No. 5, Opus 64 in E minor.'”
3/28/2006: East Bay Times - Youth Symphony plays with professional aplomb
"...what I didn’t expect was the utter professionalism exhibited by the 12- to 18-year-olds performing the supporting score. These kids are approaching consummate musicianship themselves."
2/20/2004: Palo Alto Weekly - Leading with his cello
3/1/2002: Mountain View Voice - Youth Symphony season begins
11/6/1996: Palo Alto Weekly - A Well Conducted Life
2/1/1995: Palo Alto Weekly - People: Camilla Kolchinsky: Life on the Stand
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