Honors Concerto Competition
Saturday, October 24th - 2:00 pm
Carmel Presbyterian Church 

Come hear our incredible Honors Orchestra students compete in our annual open Honors Concerto Competition! The competition will feature works by Saint-Saens, Haydn, Reinecke, Barber, Khachaturian, and Grieg. This event is free and open to the public with a small reception to follow.

Ensemble Monterey, YMM Students Guest Musicians
Saturday, October 24th - 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Monterey

Sunday, October 25th - 7:00 pm
Peace United Church, Santa Cruz

Members of our Honors Orchestra join Ensemble Monterey on their opening concert of the 2026-2027 season, The Enduring Season, with musical direction by YMMC's own, Alan Truong. Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis and can be purchased at  https://ensemblemonterey.org/

Sunset Center Centennial Community Celebration,
performances by YMMC Chamber Ensembles
Sunday, October 25th - 1:30 pm
Sunset Center

YMMC Chamber Ensemble students in Bravo Brass and Chamber Players perform on the Outdoor Terrace Stage at Sunset Center's 100 Year Anniversary! After the performance, enjoy free face painting, snacks, booths from community partners, a DJ, and more! This event is free and open to the public. No tickets required.

From the Edge of Reality, JYO&HO Concert 1
Sunday, November 1 - 3:00 pm
Sunset Center

In this concert of works that continue to shape our imagination, hearing is truly believing. Become enchanted by the Junior Youth and Honors Orchestra as they bring fantastic masterpieces to life with works including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Magic Flute, and Danse Bacchanale. Purchase your tickets here or at the box office.

Chamber Music Monterey Bay Masterclass with
South County Strings & Youth Ambassadors
Saturday, November 7 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sunset Center

Our South County Strings students and the YMM Youth Ambassadors will participate in a masterclass with Chamber Music Monterey Bay Artistic Director Luke Fleming and other renowned musicians performing on CMMB's opening concert of the season. The masterclass is free and open to the public.