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We are excited to announce that we are now accepting recorded auditions for the 2021-2022 season! All instruments are invited to create a...

Dear BYO Community, My daughter Natalie has been with the orchestra for the last four years, and it’s been an wonderful experience for...

Join BYO at 1oam on Saturday, March 6th as we present A Unique Chamber Concert! A virtual concert comprised of music from BYO's live...

Hi! My name is Karen Paik. I am a professional violinist, educator, former concertmaster of BYO (1988) and the mother of two BYO...

Join BYO at 1oam on Saturday, December 19th as we present Extraordinary Times Bring Extraordinary Music! A unique virtual concert...

#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the...

In the week leading up to our Halloween rehearsal, BYO's musicians voted on the scariest classical music and the winner is [insert...

Rehearsal schedule changes will be posted here. Check back for updates.

This season BYO is honoring the contributions of four African-American composers who were leading innovators of their time, even if, in...

BYO is reimagining youth orchestra to provide young musicians and audiences with a fresh experience this fall! On September 12th, BYO...

Latest Update (04-04-2020) Alameda County has extended the shelter-at-home order through May 2nd. Additionally Laney College has...

You can get the music for the final concert of the season here. You can also get to this Google drive share via...

March 7th Concert videos now on Youtube.

This Saturday, 3/7, is BYO's Chamber Concert. Below, are details that will help everyone be Concert Ready! Musician's Call Time: 8:00 am...

As an orchestra parent myself I rely on Youtube to share performance recordings. Now that we have a BYO Youtube channel it's the perfect...

The Magic Winter Music Concert (video) is available to view at the following link: https://byoorchestra.smugmug.com/Season-2019-2020/Fal...

This Saturday, 12/14, is BYO's first concert of the 2019-2020 season. Below, are details that will help everyone be Concert Ready!...

The first BYO concert is only one week away! Each musician will receive two complimentary tickets at rehearsal, 12/7. Additional tickets...

In the 2019-2020 season, BYO has already provided over $10,000 in scholarship support to over 10 talented young musicians, a new record...

Our very own violin section coach David Ryther will be performing with his quartet next weekend (Nov 15th and 16th). Details below....