Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra

For over three decades the Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra has brought together music students in the south valley to perform high-caliber professional-level symphonic music. The Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra is an affiliated group of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, operating under its board of directors with able assistance from manager, Juan Andrade, parents, Symphony coaches, and private teachers. Funding is provided by corporate and private contributions, player tuition, and ticket sales. The Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra has toured extensively including places such as Japan, England, Scotland, and South Korea.