YOSA Tours
2024 YOSA Germany Tour
In June 2024, YOSA will embark on a tour to Germany, performing concerts in Berlin, Leipzig, and Darmstadt. YOSA musicians from the YOSA Philharmonic, Symphony, and Wind Ensemble will have the chance to perform in and visit cities where composers like Bach and Mendelssohn lived and worked.
Bon Voyage Concert in San Antonio: June 15
Join us in a celebratory send off for the YOSA Tour musicians before they leave for Germany.
Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m.
Venue to be announced.
Rehearsals in San Antonio are required for all touring musicians June 12-15. (If you are a current YOSA musician going on tour, see Campsite for all required dates and times.)
Travel in Germany: June 16-24
Sunday, June 16 – SAN ANTONIO to BERLIN
We will begin our European journey traveling by bus to Austin, where we will board an international flight to Berlin, Germany’s capital which dates back to the 13th century.
Monday, June 17 – BERLIN
Upon arrival in Berlin, enjoy an orientation tour of the city en route to our hotel. Popular sights in Berlin include its 18th-century Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of reunification, as well as modern landmarks like the Berliner Philharmonie, built in 1963. Dinner and overnight in Berlin.
Tuesday, June 18 – BERLIN
A sightseeing tour will include a cruise on the Spree River, passing the main sights of Berlin such as Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Dome, and more. In the evening we will perform a concert in Berlin. Dinner and overnight in Berlin.
Wednesday, June 19 – POTSDAM & LEIPZIG
Travel from Berlin to Leipzig will include a stop en route in Potsdam to visit Sanssouci Palace, the summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Continue to Leipzig for dinner and overnight.
Thursday, June 20 – LEIPZIG
A sightseeing tour of Leipzig will include a visit to the St. Thomaskirche, the Lutheran church where Bach was cantor. In the evening we will perform a concert at the Leipzig Gewandhaus. Dinner and overnight in Leipzig.
Friday, June 21 – EISENACH & FRANKFURT
Travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt will include a stop en route at Wartburg Castle in Eissenach, where Martin Luther translated the New Testament from Ancient Greek to German. Continue to Frankfurt for dinner and overnight.
Saturday, June 22 – FRANKFURT & DARMSTADT
After a sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, we will visit Darmstadt, San Antonio's sister city, where we will perform an evening concert. Dinner is included in Darmstadt before returning to Frankfurt for overnight.
Sunday, June 23 – FRANKFURT & HEIDELBERG
An excursion to Heidelberg will include a visit to Heidelberg Castle, one of the most famous historical monuments in Germany. The ruins rise majestically on the site of a medieval castle complex, high above the old town. Return to Frankfurt for a farewell dinner and overnight.
Monday, June 24 – FRANKFURT to SAN ANTONIO
We will return from Frankfurt to the USA with lifelong memories of sharing our culture and exploring the rich musical legacy of Germany.
NOTE: itinerary details subject to change
2024 YOSA Germany Tour Cancellation Fee Schedule
before October 10: Non-refundable deposit ($600)
October 10-November 9: Non-refundable deposit ($600) plus $125 fee
November 10-January 9: Non-refundable deposit ($600) plus 25% of total cost of tour
January 10-March 10: Non-refundable deposit ($600) plus 50% of total cost of tour
March 11 and beyond: 100% of total cost of tour
Tour Blog
Check back here in June for a special YOSA Germany Tour blog link for day to day updates on the musicians’ journey abroad and concert coverage.
Tour History
* 2022 New York, Boston, and Philadelphia (conducted by Troy Peters)
* 2018 Spain and Canary Islands (conducted by Troy Peters)
* 2016 Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary (conducted by Troy Peters)
* 2014 Québec and Vermont (conducted by Troy Peters)
* 2012 England and Wales (conducted by Troy Peters)
* 2010 China (conducted by Troy Peters)
* 2007 Finland, Estonia, and Russia (conducted by Marlon Chen)
* 2004 Italy and Austria (conducted by David Mairs)
* 2001 France (conducted by Eugene Dowdy)
* 1998 Australia (conducted by Brendan Townsend)
* 1995 Germany (conducted by Geraldo Edelstein)
* 1989 Poland, Hungary, and Austria (conducted by Terence Frazor)
* 1985 Romania, Hungary, and Austria (conducted by Terence Frazor)