Youth Orchestra of Bucks County Presents Fall Concerts

Experience the thrill of live music as the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC) showcases the extraordinary talent of 200 young musicians in a weekend of inspiring performances on November 22 and 23, 2025! Join us at Holland Middle School for three unforgettable concerts that highlight the dedication and artistry of students from 14 school districts across Bucks and surrounding counties.

Saturday November 22nd at 1:30pm
YOBC’s 3 string ensembles (Prima Strings, Concertino, and Ripieno) will perform on Saturday November 22nd at 1:30pm at Holland Middle School. Program highlights include familiar favorites from The Nutcracker Suite as well as works by Prokofiev, Mozart, and Janáček. Arrive early to enjoy prelude performances by the YOBC Honors String Quartet and Amadeus Quartet in the lobby beginning at 1:00pm.

Saturday November 22nd at 4:30pm
At 4:30pm on Saturday YOBC’s Wind Symphony and Philharmonia take the stage with a program featuring works by Sousa, Grieg, and Mussorgsky. Prelude performances by the YOBC Honors String Quartet and Amadeus Quartet begin in the lobby at 4:00pm.

Sunday November 23rd at 4pm
Sunday’s concert feature YOBC’s advanced ensembles, Concert Winds and Symphony Orchestra. This performance is not to be missed, as YOBC student soloist, New-Hope Solebury High School senior violist Stephanie Shonis, will be performing Max Bruch’s Romanze, Op 85. In addition, experience Beethoven’s propulsive Symphony No. 7, conducted by YOBC Music Director, Sebastian Grand. Prelude performances by the YOBC Honors String Quartet and Amadeus Quartet begin in the lobby at 3:20pm.

Get Your Tickets Today and Support the Next Generation of Musicians!
Don’t miss your chance to witness these remarkable young artists! Tickets are $22 for adults and just $12 for students and seniors—a wonderful way to support local music and enjoy a weekend of beautiful performances. Secure your seats now at yobc.org/tickets.

For 35 years, YOBC has been a home for young musicians to grow, learn, and excel. Your ticket purchase helps us continue our mission of nurturing tomorrow's artists, fostering friendships, and building community through the joy of music.

YOBC is currently accepting rolling auditions and is enrolling new students for the current 2025-2026 season. Students must be in grades 3-12 and play a strings, brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. For information on YOBC, its music programs, audition requirements and international concert tours, visit yobc.org.