Youth Orchestra of San Antonio Archives - San Antonio Report

Danielle Campbell Steans, director of San Antonio Ballet School, performs as the San Antonio Philharmonic and the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio all gather for a rehearsal on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 as they prepare to present a first for San Antonio: “Folklorico Nutcracker” at the Espee on December 16. Rock band, Buttercup, will also perform as well as the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) which will play holiday classics. The Folklorico Nutcracker will not alter from the traditional story of the original Nutcracker but there will be some elements of the show that will capture the spirit of San Antonio. The show will work in San Antonio culture, which includes its Mexican history and influences unique to the city.

A Folklórico Nutcracker adds San Antonio flair to a holiday classic

by Raquel Torres December 14, 2023December 15, 2023

Presented by the San Antonio Philharmonic, the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, the San Antonio Ballet School and local band Buttercup, the production features The Nutcracker’s classical music and ballet intertwined with elements of San Antonio’s Mexican culture.

A 2016 piano quartet consists of (from left) CPMF founder Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin; Ryo Yanagitani, piano; Lachezar Kostov, cello; and Ara Gregorian, viola.

Cactus Pear: A Summer Festival Of San Antonio Chamber Music

by Nicholas Frank July 12, 2018January 31, 2020

Batsheva Schneid dances to Jose Amador and NATIAO at Jazz’SALive 2017.

Jazz’SALive Festival Enlivens Weekend in Travis Park

by Jeffrey Sullivan September 17, 2017September 17, 2017

A portion of the YOSA Philharmonic play during 'Purple Rain' featuring Fishermen.

YOSA Fellowship to Fuel Rising Stars

by Tom Bugg August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

YOSA Music Director Troy Peters conducts the orchestra during Abbey Road Live. Photo by Scott Ball.

YOSA to Honor Prince Alongside Array of SA’s Musical Talent

by Adam Tutor March 4, 2017March 6, 2017

Troy Peters to Bring Bowie, Prince to Tobin and Young Talent to the World

by Katie Walsh June 4, 2016June 26, 2017

The YOSA Summer Symphony Camp practices before their halftime performance during a San Antonio Stars game. Photo by Scott Ball.

Arts & Culture, Education

Young Musicians Prepare for European Tour with YOSA

by Katie Walsh May 19, 2016October 7, 2016

Emissaries vocalist and guitarist Mandy Campbell sings "City Dreams". Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Local Bands Thrill With Encore of YOSA’s ‘Abbey Road Live’

by Lea Thompson April 28, 2016October 7, 2016

Jorge Cortez and his daughter pose for a photo with Henry Cisneros after receiving an honorary award. Photo by Scott Ball.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

Centro San Antonio Honors Best of Downtown

by Joan Vinson September 16, 2015October 7, 2016

Year One of the Tobin Center: A Celebration of Community

by Tami Kegley August 28, 2015October 7, 2016