Special Events

AYPO's "A Rite of Spring" Gala Featured Passing of Baton

AYPO held its annual "A Rite of Spring" Gala on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Woo Lae Oak Korean restaurant of Tysons Corner. The event featured the early announcement & introduction of AYPO's new Music Director, Daniel Spalding! The fun-filled evening began with cocktail hour - appetizers, music by the AYP Waterfront Quartet, and a slideshow presentation - continued with traditional Korean BBQ coooked table side, and rounded out with dessert, a speech from an AYPO scholarship recipient, and the official "passing of the baton" from Music Director Emeritus Luis Haza to the new Music Director, Daniel Spalding (pictured left). AYPO thanks everyone who attended the event and for supporting AYPO's educational programs!

Did you miss out on the fun? Stay tuned for details about next year's special event! In the meantime, be sure to check out the 2010 gala photos!

Special Thanks to:
AYPO Gala Co-Chairs Sungsoon Kim & Patti Reid
AYPO Special Event Committee Members
AYP Waterfront Quartet & Student Volunteers
Woo Lae Oak Korean Restaurant
Shilla Bakery

Special Events Archive
2009-2010 "A Rite of Spring" - Welcoming AYPO's New Music Director
2008-2009 "A Night in Old Havana"
2007-2008 "Cultural Connections"
2005-2006 "Spring Caprice"

All proceeds from these fundraisers support the educational & outreach programs of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras.