Yakima Symphony to Benefit Students in Move to High School During Theatre Renovation

In Thursday’s (4/2) Yakima Herald-Republic, Sara Rae Shields writes, “The Yakima Symphony Orchestra will temporarily move to A.C. Davis High School in 2027 while The Capitol Theatre undergoes a major renovation. All 10 performances of the 2027–28 season will take place in Davis’s auditorium under a new partnership with the Yakima School District. The move is driven by a three-year renovation at Capitol Theatre beginning in summer 2026, which will displace the symphony for one season. Construction will begin this year but won’t immediately disrupt performances…. What began as a search for a temporary venue evolved into a broader effort to expand student access to the arts. … Said YSO Executive Director Sam McClung, ‘We needed a place to perform, but it became, what can we make out of this?’ Yakima School District Superintendent Trevor Greene said education is central to the partnership…. The symphony plans to double its student concerts from two to four per season, significantly expanding the number of students reached. Students will also be invited to attend dress rehearsals and offered free tickets to performances…. The partnership is also expected to extend beyond music…. ‘We are here to serve,’ McClung said. ‘This is an opportunity to reach more people and do more in the community.’ ”