Yuma Orchestra Association

08/29/2026

Global classical composer Arturo Márquez makes a historic, once in a lifetime appearance with the IV Symphony on October 10th, 2026 @ Jimmie Cannon Theater, Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, CA.

Márquez is internationally acclaimed and has deep roots in the Imperial Valley. Join us for an evening to celebrate his wonderful works with the composer in person!

Join us for an unforgettable evening to celebrate his dynamic music and the chance to meet Arturo in person.

The concert, titled "An Evening with Arturo Márquez: The Imperial Valley Symphony Celebrates the Music of Márquez," will take place at the Jimmie Cannon Theatre Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m.

08/22/2026

The Yuma Orchestra Association would like to thank the amazing Fred Earle for all of your time and support. We are so grateful for the people who generously give their time and talents to help keep music and the arts thriving in our community. Fred, thank you for everything you have done for YOA. We appreciate you! 🎻👏

08/21/2026

The Yuma Orchestra Association supports local youth music education by providing after-school violin classes and instruction for students at G.W. Carver Elementary School. Through this program, students have the opportunity to learn an instrument, build their musical skills, and experience the joy of making music together. Thank you to Matt Buckley for coming to chat with the board last night at our August meeting.
We are proud to help make music education more accessible to young musicians right here in Yuma!

08/11/2026

🎻 Yesterday's answer...
B. Violin!
The violin is the highest-pitched instrument in the string family and often carries the melody.
Did you guess correctly? 👏

08/10/2026

Which instrument usually has the highest pitch in the orchestra?
A. Viola
B. Violin
C. Cello
D. Bass
(Answer tomorrow!)

08/07/2026

There's something special about a warm summer evening, good company, and great music.

If you could attend an outdoor concert anywhere in Yuma, where would it be?

08/07/2026

Save the dates!

Our Season is set, mark your calendars 🎻🪉

08/06/2026

Finish this sentence:

🎶 I can't go a week without listening to __________.

A favorite artist?
A movie soundtrack?
A Broadway musical?
Tell us in the comments!

08/06/2026

Our Season is set, mark your calendars 🎻🪉

08/06/2026

The Yuma Orchestra Board would like to welcome our new Chair John Hessinger!

“I am humbled and energized by this new opportunity to help our Yuma Community. In three quick years on the Yuma Orchestra board I have dug in and built up everything I could and I will enjoy doing it for another three years. Please join us in this our 51st Season!”