YOSAC, Youth Orchestra of Southern Alameda County, is a community-based nonprofit organization started by parents, teachers and music professionals to augment school instrumental programs of Southern Alameda County and the surrounding communities. YOSAC provides high quality group instrumental instruction and symphonic orchestral experience. YOSAC is governed by its Board of Directors who are responsible for policy determination and administration of the Orchestra.
All Groups meet once a week from mid-September through May, Concert and Symphony Orchestras rehearse at Cal State University East Bay (CSUEB), Hayward. Beginning Strings II rehearses at Bret Harte Middle School, also in Hayward. Rehearsals vary in length from 45 minutes for group instruction to two hours for the most advanced group.
YOSAC holds three public concerts each year, in December, March and May. A highlight of the orchestral season is the Spring Concert, which features concertos performances by members of the Symphony Orchestra who have been selected through audition by their fellow musicians.
If you have any questions or would like to be added to our mailing list, please send to the email below or call 510.483-1163
