History
The current YOSA is a successor to the city's first community-wide youth orchestra, which was created by SAISD in 1949.
Specialties
The mission of YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio), the premier orchestral experience for youth in the San Antonio region, is to enhance education, enrich the community, and transform lives by pursuing excellence in classical music in a stimulating, nurturing, and fun environment that is equally accessible to all youth. YOSA traces its roots to San Antonio's first community-wide youth orchestra that began in 1949. Today, YOSA serves more than 3,000 young musicians across the region through three areas of activity: YOSA Orchestras, YOSA Summer Symphony Camp, and YOSA School Partnerships.