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 s

tudents 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.

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.

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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

06/15/2026

We are excited to invite you to a free chamber music concert presented by the YAO String Quartet Fellowship Faculty.Conc...
06/11/2026

We are excited to invite you to a free chamber music concert presented by the YAO String Quartet Fellowship Faculty.

Concert Details
Date: Friday, June 12
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Sahara West Library
Address: 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117

This special performance will help kick off our summer music programs, and we would love for you and your family to join us.

We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

5X Best of Las Vegas Event - Star Wars returns to the Smith Center on April 4, 2027. The Force summons you to join us for an epic symphonic journey through a galaxy far, far away as we celebrate 50 years of the music, stories, heroes, villains and unforgettable characters that have captivated audiences around the world.

Tickets are now On Sale! https://lvyao.org/smithcenter

🎻 Auditions are now open for YAO’s 2026/27 season!📅 Apply by June 15🔗 LVYAO.ORG/AUDITIONS
06/07/2026

🎻 Auditions are now open for YAO’s 2026/27 season!

📅 Apply by June 15
🔗 LVYAO.ORG/AUDITIONS

05/04/2026

Tickets are officially on sale. ✨
Join us on April 4, 2027 at 2:00 PM in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for The Music of Star Wars: A Symphonic Tribute.

May the 4th be with you.
Get your seats now: LVYAO.ORG/SMITHCENTER

04/28/2026

Adele’s Skyfall featuring our YAO Academy with singer and the GEMS Choir.

Address

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

Telephone

+17029074486

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