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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 - By Level
Kindergarten Choir (5 – 7 years old)
4:00 – 4:30 PM: Vocal Music Group Lesson - with Mr. Shi
Panda (Level 1 Students)
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Music Theory Training - with Ms. Shan Shan or Ms. Maggie
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Sectionals (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Orchestra Rehearsal - with Ms. Maggie and Ms. Hannah
Panda (Level 2 Students)
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Aural Training - with Ms. Xie
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Sectionals (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Orchestra Rehearsal - with Ms. Xie
Stallion (Level 3 Students)
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Orchestra Rehearsal - with Mr. Shi
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Sectionals (Erhu, Pipa, Dizi, Yangqin, & Guzheng)
8:00 – 8:30 PM: Aural Training - with Mr. Shi
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: 4:30-8 PM - First Day of Class
Saturday, Aug 22: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Aug 29: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Sep 5: NO CLASS - Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, Sep 12: City of Dublin’s Splatter Event (selected ensemble only) + 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Sep 19: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Sep 26: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 3: 11AM-3PM Blackhawk Performance + 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 10: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 17: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 24: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Oct 31: NO CLASS - Halloween
Saturday, Nov 7: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 14: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Sunday, Nov 15: 3PM Thanksgiving Charity Performance (Performers TBA)
Sunday, Nov 15: 3PM Redwood City Fundraiser Performance (selected ensemble only)
Saturday, Nov 21: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Nov 28: NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, Dec 5: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 12: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Dec 19: 4:30-8 PM - Last Day of Fall Semester
2027 Spring Classes
Saturday, Jan 9: 4:30-8 PM - First Day of Class
Saturday, Jan 16: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes - MLK Weekend
Saturday, Jan 23: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Jan 30: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Feb 6: NO CLASS - Lunar New Year
Saturday, Feb 13: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes - Presidents’ Day Weekend / Valentine’s Weekend
Saturday, Feb 20: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Feb 27: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 6: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 13: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 20: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Mar 27: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Apr 3: NO CLASS - Spring Break
Saturday, Apr 10: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Apr 17: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, Apr 24: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 1: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 8: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 15: 4:30-8 PM - Regular Classes
Saturday, May 22: Time TBA - NACYO Spring Gala Concert 2027
2026-2027 Performance Schedule Overview
Performance and event details may be updated periodically. Please check back for the latest information!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Event: City of Dublin’s Splatter Event (NACYO Booth)
Time: 12pm - 4PM
Location: Emerald Glen Park
Address: 4201 Central Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
Performers: TBA
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Event: Blackhawk Museum Performance
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Blackhawk Museum
Address: 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA 94506
Performers: TBA
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Event: Thanksgiving Charity Performance by Bay Area Arts Organizations
Time: 3pm
Location: Canada College Theatre
Address: 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City
Performers: TBA
Saturday, November 28, 2026 (tentative)
Event: Rossmoor Senior Living Community Performance
Time: TBA
Location: Rossmoor Walnut Creek
Address: 1001 Golden Rain Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Performers: TBD
Saturday, May 22, 2027 (tentative)
Event: NACYO Spring Gala Concert 2027
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Address: TBA
Performers: TBA
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
