On November 9, 2025, the Glendale Youth Orchestra (GYO) presents "Russian Romantics: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff” as part of the 37th Season Opening Concert. The concert will celebrate two of the worlds most beloved composers featuring Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake Suite and Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 3, Everett Leigh, piano (15 years old) under the baton of Henry Shin, music director & conductor. The GYO is celebrating 30 years of performing at the Alex Theatre which is celebrating its Centennial. The GYO is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. Tickets are $18.00 and may be purchased from the Alex Theatre Box Office. Students, children and seniors may purchase tickets for $16.00 each. The Alex Theatre is located at 216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203. For more information, visit www.thealex.com.
Our mission is to contribute to a world where exceptional young musicians are empowered to express themselves through music: To explore, appreciate, develop talent and a passion for music; to acquire skills, discipline, and enhanced creativity along the journey of musical education; to transform through music, as well as through life, into better citizens of our communities and the world at large. We stand for excellence, growth, passion, and music for our young generations — believing that as in art, so in life.
Formed in 1989 by a group of Glendale music lovers and schoolteachers, the Glendale Youth Orchestra now attracts talented young musicians’ ages 10-23 from all over Los Angeles County. Auditions for membership in the orchestra are ongoing. More information can be found at www.glendaleyouthorchestra.com.
