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The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra nurtures young musicians through performance and education, fostering a love for music while building skills, confidence, and community. They provide a platform for artistic expression and collaboration among youth.

Join us at Disney Hall on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 🎟️&nbsp; We have access to discounted tickets for the LA Phil at Disney Hall on Thursday, October 22 (8pm show) for Debussy &amp; Stravinsky with Elim Chan - tickets are only $20! If you want to join us - please use this reservation page to purchase your tickets NO LATER THAN NOON ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: NOTE: Zeffy is a platform that allows non-profits to process credit cards with no fees BUT your purchase will automatically default to a 17% donation to Zeffy. You need to open the drop-box - change the fee to &ldquo;Other&rdquo;, and enter &ldquo;0&rdquo; - or you will be charged a 17% fee that will go to Zeffy - not to LAYO! Here is the description of this event: Elim Chan leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in two enchanting and colorful orchestral favorites. Debussy&rsquo;s hues in Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun are otherworldly if hazy and in watercolor. The Impressionistic atmosphere Debussy conjures exudes a fragile beauty that set off a revolution, which Pierre Boulez said &ldquo;breathed new air into the art of music.&rdquo; By contrast, Stravinsky paints with bold, contrasting blocks of sound. Petrushka&rsquo;s Picasso-esque approach to musical color and movement sets the stage for the story of a mischievous puppet, packed with Russian folklore and misadventure.In between, Karen Gomyo&mdash;who has been described as &ldquo;a first-rate artist of real musical command, vitality, brilliance, and intensity&rdquo; by the Chicago Tribune&mdash;gives the world premiere of Samuel Adams&rsquo; Violin Concerto. The two combined for the premiere of Adams&rsquo; &ldquo;mesmerizing, soulful&rdquo; (The Independent) Chamber Concerto in 2018. The son of LA Phil Creative Chair John Adams, Samuel Adams writes in a musical style that combines his own background as a jazz bassist with his interest in European modernism and acoustic-digital sounds. PROGRAM: DEBUSSYPrelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Samuel ADAMSViolin Concerto No. 2, &ldquo;The Wheel&rdquo;I. Fast II. Heavy III. Very calm, suspended IV. Fast world premiere STRAVINSKYPetrushka (1947) We hope to see you there!

Tickets for the LA PHILHARMONIC on OCTOBER 22

Carnegie Tour

Join us at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL on JULY 31 🎟️&nbsp; We have access to discounted tickets for the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, July 31 (8pm show) for Tchaikovsky and Fireworks- only $27 each (tickets in sections R/S/T). One of the pieces they will be playing is Tchaikovsky&#39;s 1812 Overture - which we will be playing in Symphony this fall! If you want to join us - please use this reservation page to purchase your tickets NO LATER THAN NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 10: NOTE: Zeffy is a platform that allows non-profits to process credit cards with no fees BUT your purchase will automatically default to a 17% donation to Zeffy. You need to open the drop-box - change the fee to &ldquo;Other&rdquo;, and enter &ldquo;0&rdquo; - or you will be charged a 17% fee that will go to Zeffy - not to LAYO! You are on your own to find transportation to the Bowl - but here is a link to the Bowl page with details about parking and shuttle bus options:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/getting-here" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">GETTING TO THE BOWL</a> We will also plan to gather at 6:30pm to have a picnic dinner together (everyone bring your own food - optionally bring extra food to share! - and we&#39;ll find somewhere to sit together) before entering the Bowl - so please join us for that as well if you can! Here is the Bowl&#39;s description of this event: One of the Hollywood Bowl&rsquo;s most treasured annual traditions is back, this year, with Troupe Vertigo, the LA-based theatrical circus company &ldquo;whose dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe&rdquo; (Los Angeles Times). &nbsp; Combining their choreography and contortions with excerpts from Tchaikovsky&rsquo;s ethereal Swan Lake ballet suite and the fervent Marche Slave, the performers share the stage with the orchestra and Chlo&eacute; Dufresne&mdash;a Tchaikovsky specialist and former Dudamel Fellow who makes her Hollywood Bowl debut&mdash;during this unforgettable program. The night begins dreamily with selections from Sleeping Beauty, and as always, comes down to an explosive finale with the 1812 Overture, accompanied by the USC Marching Band and our astounding fireworks show. Hope to see you at the Bowl!

Tickets for the HOLLYWOOD BOWL on JULY 31

Tickets for SIX on Broadway

Welcome to the LAYO Silent Auction Spring 2026 🎻 Your participation helps young musicians access high‑quality orchestral training, rehearsals, and concert experiences in a supportive setting. Every item you bid on supports:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Professional coaching and ensemble rehearsals for youth</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community concerts that share music across Los Angeles 🎶</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Workshops and masterclasses that deepen students&rsquo; skills</li></ul>

LAYO Silent Auction Spring 2026

Join us for the 2026 LAYO Spring Concerts!! Sunday, April 19 at 7:30pm Barnum Hall, Santa Monica Monday, April 20 at 7:30pm Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena The Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Russell Steinberg, will performSymphony No. 3 by Roy Harris&quot;Country Band&quot; March by Charles IvesBayou Home by William Grant Stilland the world premiere of Self-Evident by Russell Steinberg The Ruth Borun Concert Orchestra, conducted by Jorge Padr&oacute;n, will performDown a Country Lane by Aaron CoplandFairest of the Fair and Stars &amp; Stripes Forever by John Philip SousaAmerican Salute by Morton Gouldand Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland

LAYO Spring Concerts 2026

The LAYO Leadership Circle is a community of dedicated parents and supporters who advance the orchestra&rsquo;s mission to shape the future of culture through annual philanthropic leadership. Members share a belief in the power of orchestral music, the promise of LAYO students, and the importance of sustaining an organization that changes young lives. Founding MembershipFounding Members make an annual philanthropic commitment of $2,000 or more. Commitments may be fulfilled in a single payment or through monthly installments. All who join during the inaugural year will be recognized as Founding Members of the LAYO Leadership Circle. Giving Tiers and Benefits:Some benefits are subject to capacity, availability, and seasonal scheduling $2,000 - $4,999 LAYO Leadership Circle Member<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Elegant LAYO Leadership Circle magnetic lapel pin&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recognition in LAYO concert programs and the LAYO website</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reserved Leadership Circle seating at LAYO concerts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitation to an artistic Zoom masterclass with the Artistic Director</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Advance notice of the coming season&rsquo;s repertoire and artistic plans&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitations to donor gatherings</li></ul>$5,000 - $9,999 LAYO Leadership Circle PatronAll Leadership Circle Member benefits, plus:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitations to select virtual or in-person Hang Outs and conversations with guest musicians and artists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitations to LAYO alumni dinners at Russell&#39;s home&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Access to select cultural partner discounts or special offers from participating museums, gardens, and arts organizations&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Patron-level recognition in LAYO concert programs and website</li></ul>$10,000+ LAYO Leadership Circle VisionaryAll Leadership Circle Patron benefits, plus:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">VIP parking, subject to venue availability</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Invitation to special Zoom briefing before the first rehearsal of the season, featuring advance news about auditions, repertoire, concert venues, and special projects</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">First-priority RSVP access for select limited-capacity Hang Outs, dinners, receptions, and other Visionary-level opportunities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Visionary-level recognition in LAYO materials.</li></ul> Artistic and Educational IntegrityLAYO is committed to fair and independent artistic and educational decision-making. Leadership Circle membership recognizes philanthropic support of LAYO as a whole. It does not affect, and may not be used to request, a student&rsquo;s audition, seating, placement, solo opportunities, coaching, scholarships, travel, program participation, recommendations, professional introductions, or access to summer programs and other outside opportunities. These decisions are made solely on artistic, educational, and programmatic grounds.

The LAYO Leadership Circle is a community of dedicated parents and supporters who advance the orchestra’s mission to shape the future of culture through annual philanthropic leadership. Members share a belief in the power of orchestral music, the promise of LAYO students, and the importance of sustaining an organization that changes young lives.Founding MembershipFounding Members make an annual philanthropic commitment of $2,000 or more. Commitments may be fulfilled in a single payment or through monthly installments. All who join during the inaugural year will be recognized as Founding Members of the LAYO Leadership Circle.Giving Tiers and Benefits:Some benefits are subject to capacity, availability, and seasonal scheduling$2,000 - $4,999 LAYO Leadership Circle MemberElegant LAYO Leadership Circle magnetic lapel pin Recognition in LAYO concert programs and the LAYO websiteReserved Leadership Circle seating at LAYO concertsInvitation to an artistic Zoom masterclass with the Artistic DirectorAdvance notice of the coming season’s repertoire and artistic plans Invitations to donor gatherings$5,000 - $9,999 LAYO Leadership Circle PatronAll Leadership Circle Member benefits, plus:Invitations to select virtual or in-person Hang Outs and conversations with guest musicians and artistsInvitations to LAYO alumni dinners at Russell's home Access to select cultural partner discounts or special offers from participating museums, gardens, and arts organizations Patron-level recognition in LAYO concert programs and website$10,000+ LAYO Leadership Circle VisionaryAll Leadership Circle Patron benefits, plus:VIP parking, subject to venue availabilityInvitation to special Zoom briefing before the first rehearsal of the season, featuring advance news about auditions, repertoire, concert venues, and special projectsFirst-priority RSVP access for select limited-capacity Hang Outs, dinners, receptions, and other Visionary-level opportunitiesVisionary-level recognition in LAYO materials.Artistic and Educational IntegrityLAYO is committed to fair and independent artistic and educational decision-making. Leadership Circle membership recognizes philanthropic support of LAYO as a whole. It does not affect, and may not be used to request, a student’s audition, seating, placement, solo opportunities, coaching, scholarships, travel, program participation, recommendations, professional introductions, or access to summer programs and other outside opportunities. These decisions are made solely on artistic, educational, and programmatic grounds.

LAYO Leadership Circle

Join us for the 2026 LAYO Fall Concerts!! Sunday, November 15 at 7:30pm Barnum Hall, Santa Monica Monday, November 16 at 7:30pm Alex Theatre, Glendale The Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Russell Steinberg, will performTragic Overture by Johannes Brahms Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky 1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Ruth Borun Concert Orchestra, conducted by Jorge Padr&oacute;n, will performRoyal Fireworks Overture by George Frideric Handel (arr./edited Thor Johnson) Variations on a Theme of Haydn by Johannes Brahms (arr. Vernon F. Leidig) Granada Serenade by Isaac Albeniz (orch. Clark McAlister) Russian Sailors&#39; Dance by Reinhold Gli&egrave;re (arr. Merle J. Isaac)

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