Welcome to the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras!

About AYPO

Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for young musicians ages 7 - 21. With nationally recognized conductors, led by Luis Haza of the National Symphony Orchestra, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the most talented young musicians from throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. AYPO is the Youth Orchestra in Residence at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts and was recently selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as “one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region.”

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Members: Click here to access weekly rehearsal updates & other important information!

Alumni
As alumni of AYPO and its predecessor, the Northern Virginia Youth Symphony Association, we welcome you to re-discover the people, programs, and performances that make AYPO one of the premier youth orchestras in the nation! We welcome and encourage you to re-connect with AYPO by letting us know where you are and what you are doing in the world!

Welcome!

Welcome to AYPO's 43rd season! Join us at our upcoming concerts:

Spring Fling
Sunday, May 18, 2008: 3:00pm
American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, conductor
American Youth String Ensemble
Cheri Collins, conductor
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA
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Symphony Spectacular
Sunday, June 1, 2008: 3:00pm
American Youth Philharmonic
Luis Haza, conductor
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
with tenor Russell Penney
GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA
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Music Buddies Recital
Monday, June 9, 2008: 7:30pm
Students from the Music Buddies Mentorship Program perform solos.
Knox Presbyterian Church, Falls Church, VA
FREE for everyone!

Announcements

AYCO & AYSE: Click here for the weekend dress rehearsal & performance information.

Reservation forms for Graduation Ads in the June 1st concert program are due Friday, May 16th. Click here for details.

Panel Discussion: youth music opportunities. Wed. May 28, 7:30pm, Luther Jackson MS in Falls Church. Free & open to the general public! Tomoko Azuma, AYPO Executive Director, will be one of five panelists. Come learn about music programs in this area for elementary through high school students. Bring your friends & neighbors! For details, contact Louise Epstein at (703) 917-7960.

Percussion Composition Competition: Open to all students! Two $500 prizes and publication contracts will be awarded. Deadline May 30th. Click here for details.

Magazine features AYPO's artistic staff in May 2006 and February 2008.

AYPO was selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as “one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region”.