Civic/Civic Light Orchestra & String Ambassadors Classes Begin
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026
Civic Light Orchestra – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
String Ambassadors – Saturdays, 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Fees/Admission
$30
Contact Information
(928) 317-7674
ContinuingEd@azwestern.edu
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Description
Civic Light Orchestra Wednesdays 6:00PM–8:30PM, Classroom 103
String Ambassadors Saturdays 9:15AM–12:15PM, Classroom 103
There are 3 current performance groups under YOA. These groups go out to perform in the Yuma community to promote and add live orchestra music to the Yuma cultural community. These groups consist of the Yuma Civic Orchestra, the Yuma Civic Light Orchestra, and the YOA String Ambassadors.
CIVIC ORCHESTRA
The Yuma Civic Orchestra is the largest group in the YOA. With between 30-60 players annually, the Yuma Civic Orchestra plays 4-5 concerts a year and is the premiere classical music group in the Yuma community. Players of all ages come together to play within in the Civic Orchestra.
CIVIC LIGHT
The Yuma Civic Light Orchestra is the premiere group that performs primarily classical chamber music, and promotes technique work, expanding players musical knowledge and differing musical styles. Civic Light is open to all ages, however players must be intermediate to advanced players.
STRING AMBASSADORS
The String Ambassadors class is for the highly motivated 7th-12th grade student who doesn't mind having a busy performing schedule.
String Ambassadors have performed in California and Arizona, but mostly in the Yuma area to promote the Yuma String programs. The requirements to become a String Ambassador are: audition, play in another Yuma orchestra class, take private music lessons, and wear the uniform with pride.
More Information & Registration: https://www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/life-enrichment/orchestra
