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About AYPO The mission of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras is to provide the highest quality musical experience that allows our students to grow as musicians and individuals, who then contribute to our nation's cultural landscape, as they become future artistic and community leaders. Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, AYPO provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for musicians up to 21 years of age. With a nationally recognized artistic staff led by Music Director Daniel Spalding, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the most talented young musicians. Since 1964, AYPO has delivered programs of the highest caliber throughout the Washington metropolitan region, earning an unrivaled reputation for excellence and distinction.


Announcements

Round 1 Audition Results were emailed to all flute/clarinet participants on May 9 and all strings participants on May 10. If you did not receive an email please check your spam/junk email folder, ask your parent/child (sometimes only one email address was given on the application), or email auditions@aypo.org. In accordance with AYPO policy, results will not be available by phone and judges' comments are not available. All decisions of the artistic and administrative staff are final.

Round 2 Audition Excerpts for Preparatory Level strings musicians are now posted online, which includes excerpts from TWO pieces of music.

Round 2 Audition Schedule was emailed to all participants on May 20. f you did not receive an email please check your spam/junk email folder, ask your parent/child (sometimes only one email address was given on the application), or email auditions@aypo.org.


Upcoming Events

Festa Italiana [More Info]
Sunday, June 2, 3:00 p.m. | Center for the Arts, George Mason University
American Youth Philharmonic | Daniel Spalding, Conductor
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra | Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor
Guest Artist: Rolando Sanz, tenor


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