UPCOMING EVENTS

Support our fundraiser! Support CYO by purchasing See's Candies from student online stores, now extended through December 6, 2025. Funds raised help make concerts and events possible, such as Knott's Berry Farm Performance at the Park. Your generous support makes a real difference in our young musician's lives.

Our first concert of the season, A Winter Concert on December 14, 2025 at CCAE Center Theater features 6 ensembles: Prelude, Intermezzo, Intermediate, Chamber, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Orchestra. Come watch our students showcase their talents. You also don't want to miss the highly anticipated combined ensemble performance! Pre-order tickets and concert video downloads before December 13. Tickets are available for pick-up on December 6 and December 13.

CYO Symphony Orchestra as the pit orchestra performs The Nutcracker live with the North County Academy of Dance. CYO is performing in 5 shows: Dec. 12 at 7pm, Dec. 13 at 1pm and 6pm, and Dec. 14 at 1pm and 6pm. Performances are at Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts in Fallbrook. Order tickets here before they sell out.

Concerts and Events

CYO Carnegie Hall

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News: CYO on Tour in New York City

CYO Performs at Carnegie Hall

The San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra led by Robert Gilson, conductor and music director, delivered a spectacular performance on the legendary Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on June 21, 2024, as part of the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational. Their talent and passion captivated the audience, earning them thunderous standing ovations.

CYO at Knott's Berry Farm

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News: CYO perform at Knott's Berry Farm

CYO at Performance in the Park

Congratulations to our CYO musicians and conductors Shannon Yandall and Paul Wang on their outstanding performance at Knott's Berry Farm's Performance in the Park on April 20, 2024. It was truly an amazing experience for our young performers!

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