The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas - "YAO"

The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas - "YAO" The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO) is the only tuition-free and profes

The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO), also known as the Las Vegas Young Artists Orchestra, is a tuition-free & professional training youth orchestra founded by conductor Yunior Lopez in 2015. Today, the YAO consists of four primary ensembles with nearly 150 students and young professionals up to age 22. Our mission is to educate, promote, and develop the talent of our students through high quality music education & performance, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Unique to the program is the detailed exposure to traditional and modern orchestral repertoire, collaborations with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists, chamber music opportunities, and community outreach events. Concerts and collaborations span a variety of styles and genres including classical, jazz, hip-hop, opera, and world music. Since 2015, the YAO has presented over 100 concerts & events to the metropolitan area of Las Vegas making it one of the largest presenters of music programming in the state. Other youth programs include music competitions, summer camps, group classes for kids, masterclasses, and an instrument bank to allow students to benefit from the use of high quality instruments that would otherwise not be available to them. In late 2017, the organization was renamed to honor one of its biggest supporters, the late Dr. Shirley Linzy, who passed away unexpectedly in September of 2017.

Our first orchestra concert of the season is on Sunday, October 25. Britten, Copland, Lalo, Sibelius and selections from...
10/01/2026

Our first orchestra concert of the season is on Sunday, October 25. Britten, Copland, Lalo, Sibelius and selections from Berlioz’s Symphonies Fantastique. Tickets are available on our website. https://lvyao.org/tickets

A little Bridgerton magic this afternoon. 🎻🌸✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful afternoon of music with...
09/14/2026

A little Bridgerton magic this afternoon. 🎻🌸✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful afternoon of music with our YAO String Quartet. We loved bringing the music of to life! 💐

Until our next musical affair… 🎶

09/13/2026

Tomorrow, we’re stepping into the world of Bridgerton. 🎻🌸

Join our YAO String Quartet for an afternoon filled with familiar songs, beautiful strings, and just the right amount of scandal. 👀

Sunday, September 13 • 2PM
📍 Windmill Library Performing Arts Center

Tickets are going fast—don’t miss it! ✨

🎟️ LVYAO.org/tickets

Dior forgot the bridge… so we finished the campaign. 🎻😂No bridge. No hair. No strings. No problem. Comment below wich on...
09/02/2026

Dior forgot the bridge… so we finished the campaign. 🎻😂

No bridge. No hair. No strings. No problem. Comment below wich one is your favorite.

Dior Official — call us. 😎

09/02/2026

A look back at our previous Bridgerton performance. 🎻✨

Now, the romance, elegance, and unforgettable music return.

Join us for Bridgerton: The Music of Bridgerton on Sunday, September 13 at 2 PM at the Windmill Library.

Don’t miss it! 💐🎶

🎟️ Tickets: LVYAO.org/tickets

08/24/2026

They say the rehearsal style is “not normal.”

We say… come hear the results. 🎻👀

The work is underway for our next performance:

🎶 FANFARE & FANTASTIQUE
📅 Sunday, October 25
📍 The Meadows School

Featuring Symphonie fantastique.

🎟️ Visit our website for tickets and more information.

See you October 25. We promise the concert will be completely normal. 😏

Help us bring home our 6th Best of Las Vegas award! 🏆🎶We’re honored to once again be nominated for Best of Las Vegas 202...
08/17/2026

Help us bring home our 6th Best of Las Vegas award! 🏆🎶

We’re honored to once again be nominated for Best of Las Vegas 2026 in the Arts & Culture Events category. Every vote helps recognize the incredible work of our young musicians and the impact YAO continues to make in our community.

VOTE FOR YAO:
🔗 https://www.votebolv.com

Once you’re there:
Things to Do → Arts & Culture Events → Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas

Your support has helped YAO earn five Best of Las Vegas awards already — now, help us make it #6!

Please vote and share this post with your family and friends. Thank you for continuing to support the next generation of musicians in Las Vegas. 💛🎻

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08/08/2026

Did the conductor miss the cue… or is there more to the story? 👀🎻

07/25/2026
Today is the first deadline to apply for YAO’s 2026/27 Symphony Orchestra & Academy Orchestra auditions! 🎶Open to string...
06/15/2026

Today is the first deadline to apply for YAO’s 2026/27 Symphony Orchestra & Academy Orchestra auditions! 🎶

Open to strings, winds, brass, and percussion students ages 8–22.

Apply today at LVYAO.ORG/AUDITIONS

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3661 S Maryland Parkway, #67
Las Vegas, NV
89169

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+17029074486

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