Tulsa Youth Symphony proudly presents our final performance of the year, the 2026 Spring Serenade on Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 P.M. in the TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education (10300 E 81st St, Tulsa, OK 74133).

Lobby doors open at 2:15 P.M., and auditorium doors open at 2:40 P.M., with program to begin at 3:00 P.M. Visit us in the lobby before or after the concert to learn about upcoming events and browse our merchandise!

As the winner TYS Conducting Competition, Emory Botchlet will take the podium as guest conductor of the Preparatory Orchestra. Additionally, we are proud to showcase our talented Concerto Competition winners, Claire Spencer performing the first movement of Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 and Olivia Tran performing the third movement of Ibert's Flute Concerto. Our audience will hear works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Sibelius.

This performance will mark the final time Maestro Earl Pete Peterson conducts the Concert Orchestra as a member of our artistic staff, and the audience is welcome to celebrate Mr. Peterson's retirement alongside us at a reception in the Upper Lobby at the conclusion of the concert. Please join us in saying "Thank You" with a donation in his honor by visiting https://givebutter.com/20Peterson.

About Us

Since 1963, the Tulsa Youth Symphony has been providing advanced musical instruction and performance opportunities to thousands of talented students across northeastern Oklahoma. Our dedicated team of musicians, conductors, and staff work hard with our three orchestras to provide an experience that impacts the life of each student member. We partner with young musicians to help them grow in character, self-discipline, teamwork, and personal growth. Our goal is to inspire the future leaders in our community!

2026 Spring Serenade

By Tulsa Youth Symphony

2026 Spring Serenade

Honoring Maestro Pete Peterson

Team Members