American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
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Annandale, VA, 22003
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(703) 642-8051
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Formerly the: Northern Virginia Youth Symphony Association

 

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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras The Strings International Music Festival (SIMF) offers string players an opportunity to study with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, including principal players. The program includes private lessons, daily orchestra and chamber music rehearsals, master classes, solo performance opportunities, concerto competitions..., private practice seminars, mandatory private practice hours, optional choir and ear-training courses, and much more. For additional information or to register on-line, visit: http://www.stringscamp.com.

Strings International Summer Music Camp Festival
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Kimberly Fisher Principal Second Violinist Philadelphia Orchestra Juliette Kang First Associate Concertmaster Philadelphia Orchestra Dara Morales Assistant Principal Second Violin Philadelphia Orchestra ...
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November 17 at 9:20am
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras The magical and mysterious come to life in a pulsating performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite by the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra. Join us for a Spectacular finale as we close the season with a historic moment - the appointment of AYPO's new Music Director!

Program
Kabalevsky: Colas Breugnon Overture
Stravinsky:... Firebird Suite
Other works to be announced in April 2010 - stay tuned!

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Symphonic Spectacular" with American Youth Philharmonic & Symphonic
conducted by New Music Director & Carl J. Bianchi
Time:3:00PM Sunday, June 6th
Location:George Mason University Center for the Arts
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August 18 at 11:23am · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Get set to be blown away by AYPO’s Percussion Ensemble as they thump, thud, crash, slam, boom, and bang, delving into some of the most cutting-edge contemporary repertoire.

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

Percussion Ensemble Recital
directed by Douglas Wallace
Time:3:00PM Saturday, May 22nd
Location:McLean High School
August 18 at 11:21am · RSVP to this event
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Celebrate spring with a collection of dances that will keep your feet moving, tapping, and bouncing all afternoon. Enjoy the jolting rhythms of Celtic music, a lively pasodoble, and the gypsy-influenced strains of Hungarian folk melodies. The Concert Orchestra and String Ensemble’s final performances of the season ar...e simply not to be missed!

Program:
Beethoven: Coriolanus Overture
Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 5 & 6
Isaac: España Cani
Saint-Saens/Isaac: Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
Hardiman/Moore: Music from The Lord of the Dance
Mozart/Parrish: Finale from Symphony No. 41
Newbold: Perseus
Mussorgsky/Gruselle: Pictures at an Exhibition

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Spring Fling" with the American Youth Concert Orchestra & String Ensemble
conducted by J.D. Anderson & Cheri Collins
Time:6:00PM Sunday, May 16th
Location:Langley High School
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August 18 at 11:17am · RSVP to this event
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras An intimate afternoon of music presented by our finest young chamber ensemble musicians. Hear a variety of small ensemble performances with amazing quality, clarity, and depth of understanding.

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

Chamber Ensemble Recital
Time:1:00PM Sunday, May 2nd
Location:Old Town Hall
August 18 at 11:12am · RSVP to this event
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Love, in its many forms and guises, is the focus of the afternoon. From the seductive sensuality of a femme fatale to the elegance, beauty, and purity of an innocent love, explore the many facets of this singular human emotion.

Program:

Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1 and Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite

For tic...kets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"L'amour, L'amour" with the American Youth Philharmonic
conducted by Music Director Emeritus Luis Haza
Time:3:00PM Sunday, April 11th
Location:Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College
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August 18 at 11:05am · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras From vigorous exuberance to soothing tranquility, the American Youth String Ensemble presents an afternoon of delightful music.

Program:
Hofeldt: Nocturne
Beethoven/Gruselle: Themes from Symphony No. 7
Leyden: Serenade for String Orchestra
Glinka: Russlan and Ludmilla

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Melodic Melange" with the American Youth String Ensemble
conducted by Cheri Collins
Time:3:00PM Sunday, March 21st
Location:Ernst Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College
August 18 at 11:00am · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras The Symphonic and Concert Orchestras join forces for an evening dominated by triumphant tones—Liszt’s magnificent tone poem, Hanson’s glorious Sinfonia Sacra, and Schubert’s expressive symphony.

Program:
Prokofiev: March from The Love of Three Oranges
Liszt: Les Preludes
Hanson: Symphony No. 5, Sinfonia Sacra
Lui...gini/Isaac: Ballet Egyptien
Schubert: Symphony No. 7
Von Suppe: Poet and Peasant Overture

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Tones of Triumph" with the American Youth Symphonic & Concert Orchestras
conducted by Carl J. Bianchi & J.D. Anderson
Time:6:00PM Sunday, February 28th
Location:Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College
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August 18 at 10:57am · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Guest Artist: Awadagin Pratt, piano

Written at the height of Stalinist Terror, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 is an orchestral powerhouse—tense, bleak, beautiful, brooding, and brilliant. One of the season’s most anticipated performances, don’t miss internationally renowned artist, Awadagin Pratt, as he takes the stage ...with the AYP in a performance of Beethoven’s most gentle and poetic piano concerto.

Program:
Nelson: Savannah River Holiday
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

COMPS FOR KIDS
As part of our "Comps for Kids" campaign, this performance is being offered FREE to all youth ages 18 & under. No reservations necessary; tickets will be given at the door.

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Soaring Sentiments" with the American Youth Philharmonic
conducted by Music Director Finalist Daniel Spalding
Time:3:00PM Sunday, January 31st
Location:George Mason University Center for the Arts
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August 18 at 10:52am · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras The festivities continue! The Symphonic and Concert Orchestras present a Potpourri of classics from the orchestral canon—blazing brilliance, joyous celebration, spiritual piety, and a wild, ominous “Night” create a memorable evening of merriment.

Program:
Dvorak: Carnival Overture
Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
Turina...: La Procesion del Rocio
Saint-Saens/Isaac: March Militaire Française
Hovhaness: Psalm and Fugue
Bach/Leidzig: Fugue in G minor
Tchaikovsky/Isaac: Selections from The Nutcracker Suites 1 & 2
Mussorgsky/Isaac: Hopak from The Fair at Sorochinsk

For tickets and more information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Symphonic Potpourri" with the American Youth Symphonic & Concert Orchestra
conducted by Carl J. Bianchi & J.D. Anderson
Time:6:00PM Sunday, December 6th
Location:Langley High School
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August 18 at 10:48am · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Start the holiday season with cheer! AYPO's youngest musicians kindle the soul with heart-warming music that revels in the excitement of the season.

Program:
Meyer: Of Glorious Plumage
Spata: Gauntlet
Rimsky-Korsakov/Dackow: Russian Easter Overture
Tchaikovsky/McLeod: Themes from The Nutcracker

For tickets or more ...information: http://www.aypo.org/events/concert-schedule.php

"Winter Magic" with the American Youth String Ensemble
conducted by Cheri Collins
Time:7:00PM Friday, December 4th
Location:Ernst Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College
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August 17 at 12:11pm · RSVP to this event
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras updated its Extended Info.

Purchase a CD now includes AYPO performances (from the 00-01 season to the 08-09 season) were recorded by Opus 1 Digital Recording and can be purchased from their website: http://opus1digital.com/aypcd.html.
August 17 at 11:56am
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Watch the video tribute to Maestro Luis Haza, and much more!
At the final concert of the season on May 31, AYPO surprised Maestro Luis Haza with a video tribute, celebrating his 25 years with the organization...
June 5 at 12:06pm