YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio), the premier orchestras experience for youth citywide, enhances education, enriches the community, and transforms lives by pursuing excellence in classical music in a stimulating, nurturing, and fun environment that is equally accessible to all youth. What began as a community orchestra in 1949 has grown to become one of the top youth orchestra programs in the country. YOSA serves more than 2,500 youth annually who represent 155 schools and 25 school districts across the region. During the past five years, YOSA has awarded more than $350,000 in community-supported scholarships to those needing assistance to participate in high-quality music programs. YOSA is a resident company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.