Welcome to our 48th Season!
Michael Morgan, Artistic Director
Bryan Nies, Principal Conductor

Oakland Youth Orchestra a division of East Bay Performing Arts

Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival

Congratulations to OYO musicians and all the other participating orchestras for an exceptional performance on Sunday, Jan 15, 2012 at Davies Symphony Hall.

Photos -- Click Here
Photo Credit: Son Lu

In the Press:

Bay of Hope
San Francisco Chronicle: "astonishing performances.... Oakland Youth Orchestra's account of the "Danse Bacchanale" from Saint-Saëns' "Samson et Dalila," led with unnerving power by Bryan Nies." Read the Article

Carmina Burana
[snip] The Oakland Youth Orchestra provided significant instrumental support for the gargantuan piece. Read the Article

Annual Gala Concert and Auction

Night at the Opera

Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
4700 Lincoln Ave, Oakland CA

Special Performance by San Francisco Opera Cellist and OYO Alumnus: Emil Miland -- CLICK HERE for more details

Cocktails and Silent Auction - 5:30 pm
Dinner and Live Auction - 7:00 pm
Followed by Musical Performance by OYO
Conducted by Michael Morgan and Bryan Nies

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Annual Fund Giving

We would like to thank you for donating to Oakland Youth Orchestra. We couldn't do what we do without your support. CLICK HERE to read a message from Michael Morgan and Board President Tom Schunn about OYO and the programs supported by your contribution.

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Oakland Youth Orchestra
2201 Broadway, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94612

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Celebration of Harold Lawrence's Life

Harold Lawrence, former Oakland symphony leader, dies at 88 (Oakland Tribune).

Oakland City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf's godfather, distinguished classical music recording producer and orchestra manager Harold Lawrence, died Aug. 22 in his Oakland home at the age of 88.

In recognition of Harold Lawrence’s many years of service to OYO on its board of directors, we have established the OYO Harold Lawrence Memorial Fund. All donors understand that these funds are restricted for the use of OYO. Thank you for your support.

Donate to Harold Lawrence Fund

Read More:
Harold Lawrence Obituary - Oakland Tribune Community Voices Oakland Local
Harold Lawrence Life

News Flash!
OYO has joined together with the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the
Oakland Symphony Chorus to form East Bay Performing Arts.

OYO Newsletters
Read about OYO alumni, conductors, staff, board members,
teachers, and friends.

"The Hope" - a film about Oakland's Taylor Family
Produced by Jay Levine, "The Hope" showcases the powerful synergy between young people and music programs.

 

Bridge Program

Music teachers please nominate students for OYO's bridge program scholarship by completing the Bridge Nomination Form online

   

Oakland Youth Orchestra, Oakland East Bay Symphony and Oakland Symphony Chorus
are divisions of the newly formed East Bay Performing Arts

Oakland Youth Orchestra -- East Bay Performing Arts
    2201 Broadway, Suit 300 - Oakland, CA 94612 USA
     Tel 510.832.7710 Fax 510.444.0863 Email manager@oyo.org