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

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

Bridge | Debbie Walden, Conductor

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

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

• Aaron Copland, arr. Robert Longfield Fanfare for the Common Man 
• Kevin Day, Lightspeed
• Florence Price, arr. Jones, Adoration  
• Leonard Bernstein arr Jack Mason, West Side Story Selections   
• Aaron Copland, Hoe Down from Rodeo

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