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

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Join us at these upcoming concerts:

Sunday, February 8, 2009: 3:00pm
Colores de España, Philharmonic (AYP)
Luis Haza, conductor
Guest artist: Orlando Alonso, piano
FREE for youth ages 18 & under!
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria

Sunday, February 22, 2009: 3:00pm
Symphonic Poetry, Concert Orchestra (AYCO) and Symphonic Orchestra (AYSO)
 J.D. Anderson, conductor, AYCO
Carl J. Bianchi, conductor, AYSO
Guest artist: Kevin Stees, tuba
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria

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Announcements

AYP (Philharmonic) and AYSE (String Ensemble) rehearsals have been moved to TUESDAY, January 13. Click here for details.

AYPO announces the future retirement of Music Director Luis Haza. Read the full article here: 9/15/08 press release.

Applications for the 2009-2010 orchestra season will be available in February 2009. Click here for details.

Gift Certificates now available for AYPO concert tickets or merchandise, or a combination of both, for any dollar amount (this excludes CD sales). Click here for details!