AmeriCalYouth Symphony

Our history · Since 2017

Music made.
Memories shared.

Concert halls, community gatherings, and the moments in between. Explore the AmeriCal story, one milestone at a time.

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Milestones

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2026

September 19, 2026San Diego Chinese Moon Festival ConcertEscondido Center Theater · 7:00–9:00 pm

A celebration of hometown feelings, family love, and reunion through music.

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February 28, 2026Veterans Home of CaliforniaCommunity performance

Sharing orchestral music with veterans and their community.

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February 21, 2026ACCEF 17th New Year Charity GalaPoway Center for the Performing Arts

Watch AmeriCal Youth Symphony perform Wanquan River.

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January 24, 20262026 New Year’s ConcertPHAME Theater, Patrick Henry High School · 6:30–8:30 pm

An evening of orchestral music with guest performers and community voices.

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2025

August 2, 2025STEM NightYouth learning & exchange

A STEM showcase featuring student presentations on robotics, computing, and science projects.

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August 1, 2025Qualcomm QKids DayQualcomm

Young musicians share the orchestra experience at QKids Day.

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March 2, 2025ACCEF 16th New Year Charity GalaPoway Center for the Performing Arts · 6:30 pm

Heart to Heart – Hand in Hand: music in support of culture, education, and community.

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February 15, 2025Veterans Home of CaliforniaCommunity performance

Connecting with veterans through a shared afternoon of music.

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February 2, 20252025 New Year’s ConcertOrchestra celebration

Welcoming a new year together through music.

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2024

September 22, 20242024 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala & 7th Youth Art FestivalPoway Center for the Performing Arts

An evening celebrating music, youth artistry, and cultural connection.

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July 19, 2024Qualcomm QKids DayQualcomm · 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Introducing young audiences to the sound and spirit of the orchestra.

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April 27, 2024Ronald McDonald House PerformanceRady Children’s Hospital community

Bringing music beyond the concert hall and into the community.

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March 9, 2024Birthday CelebrationLife in the orchestra

Celebrating the friendships made between rehearsals and performances.

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February 25, 2024ACCEF 15th New Year Charity GalaPoway Center for the Performing Arts

Heart to Heart – Hand in Hand: a community charity performance.

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January 27, 20242024 New Year’s Concert6601 Convoy Ct, San Diego · 7:00–8:30 pm

A new year of music, with orchestral favorites and guest performers.

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2023

April 23, 2023Spring Banquet Honoring Maestro Jahja LingGolden Island Restaurant

A Chinese Historical Museum spring banquet honoring Maestro Jahja Ling.

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