We have renamed the Youth Orchestra the Rising Stars Orchestra to reflect the fact that the young musicians are on the cusp of professional careers. In the last two years we have refined the orchestra to focus on the quality of playing, rather than maximizing the number of musicians in it.
The current ensemble comprises about 25 of the most talented young musicians between the ages of 18-28 drawn from a wide area in the States of Guanajuato and Queretaro. This emphasis on excellence has meant that the orchestra has gone from strength to strength culminating in widely praised concerts.
This season the Music Director and Principal Conductor will again be renowned San Miguel maestro, Mauro Ledesma, who brings a wealth of conducting orchestras and choral ensembles to the podium. The Orchestra’s repertoire will focus on classic works from the Baroque and Romantic periods, such as Haydn and Mozart.
One of the highlights of the Orchestra’s year will be a performance at our annual Gala Fundraiser on February 3, 2026. They will also be playing at our Garden Concert in March, and performing the Mozart and Salieri Requiems on the Day of the Dead.
