Young People's Symphony Orchestra: SLMath Community Concert

All are welcome to join SLMath to welcome a free, public performance of chamber music by the Young People's Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) of Berkeley on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Event Schedule
5:30-7:00 p.m. (Doors open 5:00 p.m.)
Chamber Performance: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Light refreshments to follow, 6:15-7:00 p.m.

Event Location
Eisenbud Auditorium (1st floor)
Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) - formerly MSRI
17 Gauss Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 

(Directions, Parking, & Public Transit Details | Google Maps: Parking Lots at SLMath)


About the YPSO
Founded in 1936 by pioneering conductor Jessica Marcelli, Young People’s Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) is the oldest youth orchestra in California and the first independent youth orchestra in the nation. At a time when opportunities for women in conducting were rare, Marcelli forged a path not only for herself but also for generations of young musicians who would go on to achieve success in music, the arts, and the sciences.

Today, YPSO continues her legacy by providing advanced orchestral training to talented young musicians ages 11-21, from 5 Bay Area counties, fostering musical excellence, leadership, and community engagement. Under the direction of Maestro David Ramadanoff, YPSO performs a dynamic repertoire spanning classical masterworks to contemporary compositions, while also emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and outreach. Many YPSO alumni go on to pursue careers in music, while others apply their discipline and creativity to fields such as engineering, medicine, and technology.

Through performances, educational programs, and partnerships like this SLMath-YPSO joint community concert, YPSO remains dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians and innovators. For more information, visit ypsomusic.org.