Concerts & Events
OCYS/E Fall Concert
Meet the musicians of the Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble as they appear in their first performance of the season, led by conductor Johannes Müller Stosch.
Established in 1970 as the area’s first honors youth orchestra, Orange County Youth Symphony has continually provided young musicians with the rare opportunity to perform in a professional setting, while also advancing their love of music.
Once Upon a Symphony
Join us for a free family concert where music and storytelling collide! Through an engaging mix of classical and popular music, the Orange County Youth Symphony and narrator Kristi Brown Montesano will guide young listeners through the essential elements of storytelling while introducing the magical world of orchestral instruments.
OCYSE Spring Concert
Witness the talent, passion and celebration of our youth musicians in making great music together.
OCYS/E Finale Concert
Led by music director Johannes Müller Stosch, the Orange County Youth Symphony celebrates a triumphant season of musical growth and camaraderie. Hear the profound talent of the Concerto Competition winners as they serve as featured soloists during the Orange County Youth Symphony’s finale concert.
Educational & Community Outreach
The Orange County Youth Symphony additionally serves to support and supplement music programs across the County.
- Presented in longtime partnership with the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, our annual Concerts for Fifth Grade series has impacted more than one million students since the 1980s.
- All OCYS and OCYSE musicians must participate in their respective school's primary string, band, or orchestral programs. Their participation reinforces both ensembles and immerses each student in symphonic literature.