Roots. Roads. Rhythm.

Experience an afternoon of music that travels across landscapes, generations, and musical traditions.

American Soundscapes brings together the musicians of Napa Valley Youth Symphony for two distinctive performances—from the energy and adventure of our developing ensembles to the powerful sound of our Youth Symphony.

Join us for one concert—or make an afternoon of it and experience both.

2 PM Performance - ON THE ROAD

Featuring Sinfonia Bridge + Sinfonia

A Musical Adventure Across Landscapes, Styles & Stories

Our afternoon begins with NVYS Bridge and Sinfonia musicians in a lively program filled with adventure, movement, and musical discovery.

Program

Sinfonia | Dr. Richard Loheyde, Conductor

• G Street Rock — Katie O'Hara LaBrie
• Attack! — Jeffrey Frizzi

Bridge | Debbie Walden, Conductor

• Flower Duet — Léo Delibes arr. R. Meyer
• Go West! — arr. R. Ford
• Hornpipe from Water Music — George Frideric Handel arr. R. Meyer
• Overture to Die Fledermaus — Johann Strauss II arr. R. Meyer

From sweeping melodies to driving rhythms, On the Road celebrates the excitement of young musicians discovering where music can take them.

5 PM Performance - FROM FOLK ROOTS TO CITY LIGHTS

Featuring NYCE and Youth Symphony

An American Musical Journey

At 5:00 PM, the NVYS Youth Symphony takes audiences on a journey through the evolving sound of American orchestral music.

Program 

NVYS Strings Chamber Ensemble | Yasushi Ogura, Director

• Strings Chamber Selections

Youth Symphony | Dr. Alexander Kahn, Conductor

• Hoe-Down — Aaron Copland
• Selections from West Side Story — Leonard Bernstein
• Adoration — Florence Price
• Rissolty, Rossolty — Ruth Crawford Seeger
• Lightspeed — Kevin Day

From folk traditions to vibrant city rhythms, From Folk Roots to City Lights celebrates the many sounds, stories, and voices that shape American music.