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2026-2027 NACYO Schedule Overview
Fall 2026 Classes: Saturdays, August 15 to December 19, 2026
Spring 2027 Classes: Saturdays, Jan 9 - May 22, 2027
School Location: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Please enter through the back door)
Weekly Classes: Saturdays, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM (specific class time varies for different levels)
Walk-ins for Try-outs: Available every Saturday between 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
2026 Fall Class Schedule
Kindergarten Youth Choir (5 – 7 years old)
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Vocal Music Group Lesson - with Mr. Shi
Stallion (Level 3 Students)
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Sectionals (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)
6:00 – 6:20 PM: Aural Training - with Mr. Shi
6:30 – 7:20 PM: Orchestra Rehearsal - with Mr. Shi
Panda (Level 2 Students)
6:00 – 6:20 PM: Aural Training - with Ms. Xie
6:30 – 7:20 PM: Orchestra Rehearsal - with Ms. Xie
7:30 – 8:30 PM: Instrumental Group Class (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)
Panda (Level 1 Students)
6:00 – 6:50 PM: Music Theory - with Ms. Maggie
7:00 – 7:20 PM: Orchestra Rehearsal - with Ms. Maggie
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Instrumental Group Class (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)
Group Level Names!
We now have a new system to identify student groupings:
Panda: students at level 1 and 2
Stallion: students at levels 3 and 4
Crane: students at level 5 and 6
Tiger: students at level 7 and 8
Dragon: students at level 9 and 10
Phoenix: students at levels 11 and 12
Those who have completed satisfactorily this past year’s music curriculum at level 1, they shall be ready for the Panda group this coming 25-26 school year. Those who have completed satisfactorily this past year’s music curriculum at level 2, they shall be ready for the Stallion group.
2026 Fall Classes
Saturday, Aug 15: 5-8:30 PM - First Day of Class
Saturday, Aug 22: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Aug 29: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Sep 5: NO CLASS - Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, Sep 12: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Sep 19: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Sep 26: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 3: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 10: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 17: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 24: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 31: NO CLASS - Halloween
Saturday, Nov 7: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 14: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 21: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 28: NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, Dec 5: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 12: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 19: 5-8:30 PM - Last Day of Fall Semester
2027 Spring Classes
Saturday, Jan 9: 5-8:30 PM - First Day of Class
Saturday, Jan 16: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes - MLK Weekend
Saturday, Jan 23: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Jan 30: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Feb 6: NO CLASS - Lunar New Year
Saturday, Feb 13: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes - Presidents’ Day Weekend / Valentine’s Weekend
Saturday, Feb 20: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Feb 27: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 6: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 13: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 20: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 27: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Apr 3: NO CLASS - Spring Break
Saturday, Apr 10: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Apr 17: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Apr 24: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 1: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 8: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 15: 5-8:30 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 22: 5-8:30 PM - Last Day of Classes + Award and Promotion Day
2026 Summer Classes
June 20: 1-2PM Free Tryouts | 2-4PM Returning Students
June 27: 1-2PM Free Tryouts | 2-4PM Returning Students
July 12: 1-2PM Free Tryouts | 2-4PM Returning Students
July 18: 1-2PM Free Tryouts | 2-4PM Returning Students
School Location: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Please enter through the back door)
2026-2027 Performance Schedule Overview
Mode of Transportation: parents take their own children to the site.
Please always plan to arrive at least 20-30min before the concert. Check traffic and plan ahead!
Main Contacts
For any questions or inquiries, please contact Strauss at nacyouthorchestra@gmail.com
Tao Shi
President, Music Director, Erhu Faculty
(510) 314-3688
Strauss Shi
Treasurer, Artistic Director, Violin Faculty
(415) 218-3899
Parent Volunteer Coordinators
Evelyn Guo
Main Coordinator
Jing Chen
Main Coordinator
