
The Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra
Announcements
Last concert of the season!
Save the date for our final concert of the season on June 7th at 4:00 PM. See poster for details.
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Auditions are coming...
Auditions for ALL sections for the 2025-2026 Concert season will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the CSUB music building.
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Apply online by Friday, August 29th. Audition material will be available by June 15th.
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"...attracts highly-motivated and talented young students and performs high-level orchestral repertoire."
The Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra remains an affiliated group of the Bakersfield Symphony, operating under its board of directors with able assistance from manager Gemi Acupan. It is comprised of students ranging in age from seventh grade through their first year of undergraduate college. This audition-only ensemble attracts highly-motivated and talented young students and performs high-level orchestral repertoire. Under the musical direction of Dr. Leo Sakomoto, the Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra performs three concerts per year.