Sat. November 1, 5-7pm

Where Joy Blooms, Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic, VPAC, Cupertino CA. Photo by Mikee Chen.
Where Joy Blooms, Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic, VPAC, Cupertino CA. Photo by Mikee Chen.
Where Joy Blooms, CSMA Junior Orchestra by the SYP, VPAC, Cupertino CA. Photo by Mikee Chen.
Where Joy Blooms, Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic, VPAC, Cupertino CA. Photo by Mikee Chen.

A Gallery of Sounds: A Night of Music and Art, silent Auction

Support the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic (SYP)

Come mingle, enjoy beautiful music, and connect with like-minded art and music enthusiasts. Your support provides critical funding for our young musicians’ education!

Don’t miss the debut performance by our SYP Honors Program Students and their coaches!

This sophisticated fundraising salon and online silent auction features contemporary U.S. artists and special curated items.

Silent Auction Reception: Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 5pm at the Los Altos Community Center.

Online Auction Dates: October 28 – November 8.

Get Your Tickets

Single Tickets: $10

Ages: 12 and up

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire – We invite guests to dress in sophisticated cocktail attire. Think cocktail dresses, smart separates, or dark suits.

Reception:

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Los Altos Community Center: 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022. Free parking.

5pm – Doors Open – Silent Auction Items featured
5:15pm – Honors Program Performance
6:00pm – Coaching Team Performance
7:00pm – Final in-person bids. Reception ends

Meet the Talent: SYP Honors Program Showcase

Don’t miss the debut performance by the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic Honors Program and SYP coaching team at our Gallery of Sounds Reception on Saturday, November 1st.

The Honors Program is tuition-free initiative that provides specialized instruction and powerful leadership opportunities to our exceptional musicians. By bidding on an item in the Gallery of Sounds Silent Auction, you directly fund this program, ensuring these dedicated students can continue to serve as vital ambassadors for the entire orchestra.

25-26 SYP Honors Program Students

Alexandra Desmeules, Viola
Vera Han, Violin
Sharon Lin, Cello
Ria Menon, Violin
Dylan Nguyen, Cello
Rohan Thacker, Viola
Akitomi Vorlick, Violin
Daniel Zhang, Violin

The Auction: Music you can See, Art You Can Hear

Bid on unique items and artworks from a curated selection of emerging and established contemporary artists. The collection spans diverse media and styles, offering a visual complement to the rich sounds created by our orchestra.

Ready to Bid?

Auction site opens on Oct 28.

Bridging Art and Music: Our A.I.R. Program

At the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic, we see art and music as two sides of the same creative coin. This auction highlights the parallel journey of emerging visual artists and our young musicians.

Funds raised will also support our SYP Artist-in-Residence (A.I.R.) program. The A.I.R. program bridges performing and visual arts by inviting local and international artists to create works inspired by our season’s musical repertoire. This unique residency fosters cultural exchange and enriches our community, helping our students see the profound connection between all artistic disciplines.