Music Director | Leo Eylar
"The outstanding musicianship on display at this final concert before their two-week tour of Spain confirmed that these young musicians will represent us with distinction in their role as musical ambassadors overseas." ~ Paul Cummings, San Mateo Weekly
In 1963, California Youth Symphony became the first American youth orchestra ever to tour overseas when we accepted an invitation to visit Japan. Over the following years, twenty (20) additional tours to all parts of the world have earned us universal praise. This rich tradition of international touring provides students with unparalleled experiences and invaluable opportunities to perform abroad in internationally prestigious venues and experience different cultures. CYS tours are an amazing bonding experience for students and a preciously cherished memory for alumni.
In June 2026, the CYS Senior Orchestra will tour Japan in celebration of their 74th season!
2026: CYS Tours Japan!
Mark your calendars! The CYS Senior Orchestra will travel to Japan on June 28-July 6, 2026, in celebration of their 74th Season. The tour will consist of concerts in three cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
Repertoire, venues, and concert information will be announced and posted as information is confirmed. Senior Orchestra members and families should pay close attention to their weekly newsletters as tour updates become available.
We look forward to a wonderful tour and season ahead!
CYS International Touring History
| YEAR | DESTINATION(S) | VENUES | LOCATION | FESTIVALS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Japan | |||
| 2024 | Spain | Segovia Accueduct | Segovia | |
| Plaza Mayor de Castellon | Valencia | |||
| Plaza de la Pasiegas | Granada | |||
| Teatra Pedro Muñoz Seca | Puerto Santa Maria | |||
| 2022 | Czech Republic, Poland & Hungary | Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Wroclaw Academy of Music | Wroclaw, Poland | |||
| Kraków Philharmonic Hall | Krakow, Poland | |||
| Liszt Academy of Music | Budapest, Hungary | |||
| 2018 | Baltics & Scandinavia | Great Guild Hall | Riga, Latvia | |
| National Museum | Tartu, Estonia | |||
| Estonia Concert Hall | Tallinn, Estonia | |||
| Church in the Rock | Helsinki, Finland | |||
| 2016 | Austria & Italy | Mozarteum | Salzburg, Austria | |
| Teatro Romano | Verona, Italy | |||
| Terme Tettucio Spa Park | Montecatini, Italy | |||
| Sant'Andrea della Valle Church | Rome, Italy | |||
| 2014 | Eastern Europe | Croatian National Theatre | Split, Croatia | |
| Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre | Ljubljana, Slovenia | |||
| Slovak Radio Concert Hall | Bratislava, Slovakia | |||
| Rudofinum (Dvořák) Hall | Prague, Czech Republic | |||
| 2012 | New Zealand | Holy Trinity Cathedral | Auckland | |
| Rotorua Civic Theatre | Rotorua | |||
| St. Paul's Cathedral | Wellington | |||
| Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Center | Christchurch | Joint concert with Christchurch Youth Orchestra | ||
| Oamaru Opera House | Oamaru | Joint concert with Christchurch Youth Orchestra | ||
| 2010 | South America | Teatre Solis | Montevideo, Uruguay | |
| Punta del Este | Punta del Este, Uruguay | |||
| Teatro Circulo | Rosario, Argentina | Joint concert with la Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil, the Rosario Youth Orchestra | ||
| Teatro Coliseo | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |||
| Teatro Libertador | Cordoba, Argentina | Joint concert with Cordoba Youth Orchestra | ||
| Auditorio Juan Victorio | San Juan, Argentina | The largest concert hall in South America | ||
| 2008 | Japan | Meguro Persimmon Hall; Higashiyama Elementary School; and Suginami Kokaido Concert Hall | Tokyo | Musical and cultural exchange with elementary school students, as well as Tokyo Junior Orchestra Society |
| Otsu Concert Hall | Otsu | Joint concert with Otsu Youth Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Okayama Concert Hall | Okayama | Joint concert with Otsu Youth Symphony Orchestra | ||
| 2006 | China | Peking University; Broadcast University | Beijing | Musical and cultural exchange with Central Conservatory of Music |
| Jiang Yin Concert Hall | Huangzhou | |||
| Suzhou Grand Theatre | Suzhou | Suzhou Children's Festival | ||
| Shanghai Music Hall | Shanghai | Cultural exchange with Nanning School of Shanghai | ||
| 2004 | Italy | Open-air concert in the Roman Amphitheatre | Rome | Albano Laziale Summer Music Festival |
| Piazza del Duomo | Chiusi | |||
| Sala Europa | Salsomaggiore | |||
| La Panduera Concert Hall | Cento | Cento Summer Music Series | ||
| Congress Hall | Stressa |
