Highlights from YOLA National Festival 2024
Get a glimpse of the music, friendships, and memories made at our annual 10-day youth orchestra festival.
Each year, students from El Sistema-inspired and aligned programs across the United States gather in Los Angeles as part of a top-tier national youth orchestra. Over ten days, students participate in free, intensive music training with a faculty of world-class artists, make longlasting friendships, grow in a safe space, and have fun.
Get all the details about YOLA National Festival 2024 firsthand from the students and leaders themselves!
Additional information at laphil.com/ynf
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