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2025 Spring Program - Schedule Overview

Date: January 11, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Weekly Classes: Saturdays, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (specific class time varies for different levels)
School Location: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588
Walk-ins for Try-outs: Available every Saturday between 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

2025 Spring Class Schedule

  • 5:00 - 5:30 PM: Kindergarten Youth Choir: Vocal Music Group Lesson (for 5 - 5.5 years old)

Level 1 & New Students

  • 5:40 - 6:30 PM: Level 1 - Instrumental Group Class (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)

  • 6:40 - 7:30 PM: Level 1 - Music Theory/Ear Training and Orchestra Rehearsal

Level 2 Students

  • 6:40 - 7:30 PM: Level 2 - Music Theory/Ear Training and Orchestra Rehearsal

  • 7:40 - 8:30 PM: Level 2 - Instrumental Group Class (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)

Saturday, Jan 11: 5-8:30PM Regular Classes (First Day of Class)
Saturday, Jan 18: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Jan 25: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Feb 1: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Sunday, Feb 2: 1pm arrival soundcheck + 3pm Student Performance at Dublin City Center
Saturday, Feb 8: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes (Class Awards Day)
Saturday, Feb 15: 2pm Performance at Creekview Center + 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Feb 22: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, March 1: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, March 8: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes (Class Awards Day)
Saturday, March 15: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, March 22: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, March 29: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes (Masterclass on Blues with special guest: Mr. Zachary Pitt-Smith)
Saturday, April 5: No Class - Spring Break
Saturday, April 12: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, April 19: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, April 26: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, May 3: 2-4pm Performance at Gateway Clubhouse Rossmoor in Walnut Creek: 花开乐韵 Blooming Flowers, Joyous Harmony: ArcoStrum and NACYO, no class after the concert!
Saturday, May 10: NO CLASS! Call time for performance is 6pm at the venue; 7pm Performance at Center for Performing Arts and Education (Location: 8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568)
Sunday, May 11: NACYO Performance - 11am Performance (15 minutes) at Northern California Fu Chi Foundation Mother’s Day Fair (Location: 1338 Ridder Park Dr. San Jose, CA 95131)
Saturday, May 17: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, May 24: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes (Last Day of Classes + Promotion Day + Awards Day)

2025 Summer Program - Schedule Overview

Dates: Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28
School Location: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588

2025 Summer Class Schedule

  • 1:00 - 2:00 PM: New Students Free Tryouts

  • 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Returning Students

Saturday, June 7: 1-2 PM New Students Tryouts | 2-4 PM Returning Students
Saturday, June 14: 1-2 PM New Students Tryouts | 2-4 PM Returning Students
Saturday, June 21: 1-2 PM New Students Tryouts | 2-4 PM Returning Students
Saturday, June 28: 1-2 PM New Students Tryouts | 2-4 PM Returning Students

2025 Fall Program - Schedule Overview

Dates: Saturdays, August 23 - December 20, 2025
School Location: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588
Weekly Classes: Saturdays, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (specific class time varies for different levels)
School Location: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588
Walk-ins for Try-outs: Available every Saturday between 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

2025 Fall Class Schedule TBD

  • 5:00 - 5:30 PM: Kindergarten Youth Choir: Vocal Music Group Lesson (for 5 - 5.5 years old)

Level 1 & New Students

  • 5:40 - 6:30 PM: TBD - Instrumental Group Class (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)

  • 6:40 - 7:30 PM: TBD - Music Theory/Ear Training and Orchestra Rehearsal

Level 2 Students

  • 6:40 - 7:30 PM: TBD - Music Theory/Ear Training and Orchestra Rehearsal

  • 7:40 - 8:30 PM: TBD - Instrumental Group Class (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)

Saturday, Aug 23: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Aug 30: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Sept 6: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Sept 13: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Sept 20: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Sept 27: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 4: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 11: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 18: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 25: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 1: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 8: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 15: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 22: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 29: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 6: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 13: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 20: 5-8:30 PM Regular Classes

Performance Schedule Overview

Mode of Transportation: parents take their own children to the site. Please always arrive at least 20min before the concert.

Main Contacts

For any questions or inquiries, please contact Strauss at nacyouthorchestra@gmail.com

Tao Shi
President, Music Director, Erhu Faculty
(510) 314-3688

Josephine Lee
Secretary
(510) 435-8899

Strauss Shi
Treasurer, Artistic Director, Violin Faculty
(415) 218-3899

Tengyue Zhang
Asst. Artistic Director, Guitar Faculty

Zhuoming Xu
Dizi Faculty

Parent Volunteer Coordinators

Evelyn Guo
Main Coordinator

Shanshan Gao
Main Coordinator