In School Performances
The YSO provides an opportunity for students to work with musicians and discover a love for music. Yvette Lewis, a Washington DC opera performer provides a one day or one week residency "So This Is Opera." The John Eaken Trio (piano, cello and violin) performs short concerts in schools featuring music listening, families of instruments and the dynamics of music. Many of our guest artists conduct master classes or residencies in selected schools for students the day before their performance with the YSO. Each year the YSO arranges for these or other opportunities throughout the county.

The York Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo gives young people the opportunity to touch, learn about and even play various musical instruments. Children will enjoy a unique hands on experience with string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments all demonstrated by YSO musicians who will assist with the proper techniques for holding and playing.
(Instruments courtesy of Menchey Music)