By Town Crier Staff Report

California Youth Symphony’s Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble will each perform free concerts this weekend.

The CYS Orchestra will play at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, in the Spangenberg Theatre at Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Tickets, sold at the door, are $6-$12.

The orchestra, featuring 100 Bay Area musicians ages 12-18, will present a preview of its upcoming tour of France. Maestro Leo Eylar will lead the young musicians in a diversified program from Gioachino Rossini (”La Gazza Ladra Overture”) to John Williams (Suite from “Star Wars”).

The CYS Percussion Ensemble will play a free concert at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

In genres ranging from Bartok to broomsticks and traditional to techno, the ensemble will celebrate rhythm and perform several American classics.

For more information, call 325-6666.