MASTERCLASSES

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025
10:00 am - Call time for student performers
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Masterclasses

1122 East Alisal, Salinas, CA
Due to space limitations, classes are not open to the public.

YOSAL students will have the unique opportunity to participate in masterclasses with three wonderful guests musicians:

Teagan Faran, violin - Assistant Professor of Violin at Ithaca College and Co-Artistic Director of Palaver Strings

Andy Hudson, clarinet - Associate Professor of Clarinet, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music

Felix Regalado, trombone - Minnesota Orchestra Fellow

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE NOW OPEN!

(APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NEW STUDENTS: FRIDAY AUGUST 1ST, 11:59 PM)

¡LAS INSCRIPCIONES PARA EL AÑO ACADÉMICO 2025-2026 YA ESTÁN ABIERTAS!

(FECHA LÍMITE DE SOLICITUD PARA NUEVOS ESTUDIANTES: VIERNES 1 DE AGOSTO, 11:59pm)

MUSIC CHANGES LIVES

YOSAL is a non-profit organization committed to social change in our youth and communities through the inspiration, discipline, and performance of classical and ensemble music.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ONLY YOUTH ORCHESTRA IN SALINAS

YOSAL students receive free instruments, instruction, and participate in full orchestra rehearsal and concerts throughout the entire year

SPONSOR OUR PROGRAM AND CHANGE A LIFE

Your support provides instruments, mentorship, and opportunities that empower our young musicians to thrive

STUDENT & PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS

Support our program when you book a small group of our Teaching Artists & student musicians for your next event!

OUR IMPACT

We are a tuition-free, El Sistema-inspired program focused on giving arts access to youth in Monterey County, California. Through the power of music education, students learn to be responsible citizens & develop interpersonal & collaborative skills as their self-confidence grows

YOSAL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

Your contributions are tax-deductible. We depend on the generosity of our community to provide the highest quality music education as a vehicle for social change to the youth of Salinas. Every dollar counts!

Donations may also be mailed to:
820 PARK ROW #672 SALINAS, CA 93901

OUR PARTNERS

OUR STORY

Originally founded as a creative youth development program, YOSAL has been a part of the Salinas community for 15 years.