History
Formed in 1933, the York Symphony has performed without interruption since the Depression, through World War II, and continues today. Our York Symphony Chorus was formed in the 1950's and continues to sing with the YSO in concerts each season, as well as performing on their own.
Our Maestro, Dr. Robert Hart Baker has held the baton for the YSO for 27 years and is a York resident. Up to Eighty musicians take the stage for each of the YSO's concerts. Many of these outstanding musicians are your neighbors, friends and colleagues
Each season there are six subscription concerts and a variety of other concerts including a Family Holiday concert, Pops Concert, July 4th Concert, 2 Young Person Concerts and summer Pops in the Park concerts. There is a variety of music to please everyone.
World reknowned guest artists join the YSO in the Masterworks Concerts every year. More than 350 volunteers support the work of the YSOand the YSO reaches more than 60,000 people each year by performing a broad repertoire of classical and contemporary music.
The YSO supports educational programs for grades K-12. In the last four years, the YSO has reached more than 15,000 students each year. In the last two years, the YSO has been involved in 23 educational events. As part of our Guest Artists contracts, special in school residency programs are arranged.
The all volunteer "Association" raises approximately 20% of the annual budget. Ticket sales cover only 30% of our costs and nearly 85% of the budget goes directly to concert production costs.
If you are a supporter of arts and culture in your community and wish to help us ensure that we can continue to reach out to the community through music for years to come, please contact our volunteer organization.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to exciting seasons to come!
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