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2010-2011 Concert Season Schedule
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Daniel Spalding, Music Director
Daniel Spalding, Conductor
Photo by Mark Henderson

Doris Hall-Gulati, clarinet
Doris Hall-Gulati, clarinet

Sunday, November 7, 2010 1:00 PM Virtuosi
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia

American Youth Philharmonic®
Daniel Spalding, Conductor
Guest Artist: Doris Hall-Gulati, clarinet
Join the American Youth Philharmonic for their first concert of the season in an afternoon filled with talent. This concert highlights the clarinet, through both the contemporary Fantasia for Clarinet and Orchestra and the beauty of the Rhapsody for Clarinet by Claude Debussy.

Program:
Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 2
Debussy: Clarinet Rhapsody
Carbon:  Fantasia for Clarinet and Orchestra
Dvořák:  Symphony No. 7

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Cheri Collins, AYSE Conductor
Cheri Collins, Conductor
Photo by Yuko Higa
AYSE musician
Photo by Yuko Higa

J.D. Anderson, AYCO Conductor
J.D. Anderson, Conductor
Photo by Kay Han
AYCO musician
Photo by Kay Han

Saturday, December 11, 2010
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus, Virginia

3:00 PM Winter Magic
American Youth String Ensemble
Cheri Collins, Conductor

Start the winter months off right with a concert from the American Youth String Ensemble, AYPO’s youngest musicians. Hear them perform a diverse medley of classic repertoire, from Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 to a selection from Handel’s Messiah.

Program:        
Newbold:  The Odyssey
Bartók, arr. Monday: Romanian Folk Dances
Liszt arr. Hoffman: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Jarrett: American Folk Song Suite
Handel arr. Frost: For Unto Us fromthe ‘Messiah’

7:00 PM • Russian Rhapsody
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, conductor
From Borodin’s moving exploration of The Steppes of Central Asia to Tchaikovsky’s dark and poetic Marche Slave, this concert has something to offer from each of the various styles and eras of Russian composition. Join the AYSO and AYCO in this holiday performance that pays tribute to the Russian spirit!

Program:
Herold: Zampa Overture
Vaughan Williams: English Folk Song Suite
Daniels: Festique
Glière: Russian Sailor’s Dance
Shostakovich: Festival Overture
Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, mvmt. 1
Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave

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For group discounts: download the ticket order form and mail to AYPO
or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


Choral Arts Society of Washington
AYP with CASW in 2006

Monday, December 13, 2010 • 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 • 7:00 PM
Friday, December 24, 2010 • 1:00 PM

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

The Choral Arts Society of Washington, Norman Scribner, Artistic Director and musicians from the American Youth Philharmonic®
Celebrate the holiday season as the AYP joins the glorious sounds of The Choral Arts Society of Washington under the direction of their esteemed Artistic Director, Norman Scribner. For tickets and more information please visit www.choralarts.org.


Odin Rathnam, violin
Odin Rathnam, violin
AYP musician
Photo by Mark Henderson

Sunday, January 30, 2011 3:00 PM Movie Magic
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia

American Youth Philharmonic®
Daniel Spalding, conductor
Guest Artist: Odin Rathnam, violin

Let the American Youth Philharmonic® take you on a journey through the music of films from the past. You will hear themes from Alfred Hitchcock’s films “Vertigo” and “The Man Who Knew Too Much”, as well as music from the films “El Cid” and “Henry the V.”

Program:        
Rozsa: Overture and March from “El Cid”
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Herrmann: Prelude from “The Man Who Knew Too Much”
Herrmann: Suite from “Vertigo”
Walton: Suite from “Henry the V”

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or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


AYSE musician
Photo by Yuko Higa

Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor
Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor
Photo by Patti Reid

AYSO musician
Photo by Mark Henderson

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, Virginia

3:00 PM Musical Mosaic
American Youth String Ensemble
Cheri Collins, Conductor

Enjoy an afternoon of music with the American Youth String Ensemble while they serenade you with a varied selection of classic works.

Program:
Ravel arr. Ricketts:  Bolero
Newbold: Fire Dance
Beethoven arr. Hoffman: Symphony No. 5, Allegro and Scherzo

6:00 PM From Vienna to Seville
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, Conductor

This wide-ranging mix of music extends all across Europe! In this concert, the Symphonic and Concert orchestras visit Strauss and Von Suppé in Austria, Rossini in Spain, and Dvořák in the Czech Republic.  

Program:
Von Suppé: Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna
Schubert: Symphony No. 5
Strauss: Radetzky March
Rossini: Barber of Seville
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8

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or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


Doug Wallace, Timpani
Doug Wallace, timpani
Photo by Steve Barrett
Jonathan Rance, timpani
Jonathan Rance, timpani

Sunday, March 27, 2011 3:00 PM • Symphonic Poetry
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia

Encore Presentation Monday, March 28, 2011 7:00 PM
Music Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, Maryland

American Youth Philharmonic®
Daniel Spalding, Conductor
Guest Artists: Doug Wallace, timpani
Jonathan Rance, timpani
Come see the lively Concerto for Two Timpani performed by Wallace and Rance. Then sit back and listen to the American Youth Philharmonic as they bring you along a musical journey of Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting Scheherezade from 'The Arabian Nights'.

Program:
Glass: Concerto for Two Timpani and Orchestra
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

COMPS FOR KIDS
As part of our "Comps for Kids" campaign, both March concerts are being offered FREE to all youth ages 18 & under. Contact mwallace@aypo.org if you would like tickets in advance; however, no reservations are necessary and free tickets will be available at the door. Comps for Kids is generously sponsored by Target.

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For group discounts: download the ticket order form and mail to AYPO
or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


Chamber Ensemble Recital

Chamber Ensemble Recital
Photos by Holly Hanneke

Sunday, May 1, 2011 1:00 PM Chamber Recital
Old Town Hall, Fairfax, Virginia

Chamber Ensemble Program
Michelle Wallace, Education & Outreach Manager
An intimate afternoon of music presented by our finest young chamber ensemble musicians. Hear a variety of small ensembles composed of students who perform with amazing quality, clarity, and depth of understanding.

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For group discounts: download the ticket order form and mail to AYPO
or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


AYSE musician
Photo by Michelle Wallace

Sunday May 8, 2011 1:00 PM* • Spring Fling
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, Virginia

American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, Conductor
American Youth String Ensemble
Cheri Collins, Conductor

From Mozart’s famous Marriage of Figaro Overture, toBizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1, the AYCO and AYSE combine forces to present this dazzling array of music in a vigorous and riveting concert.

Program:
Mozart (arr. Hoffman): Marriage of Figaro Overture
Vaughan Williams (arr. Hoffman): Variations on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Newbold: Arabian Dreams
Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Dackow): Capriccio Espagnol
Verdi: Overture to Nabucco
Vaughan Williams: Sea Songs
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1
Dvořák: Slavonic Dance #1, Op. 46, No. 1

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For group discounts: download the ticket order form and mail to AYPO
or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22

*This concert was incorrectly advertised as 3:00pm in the AYPO season brochure. We apologize for any confusion.


Percussion Ensemble
Photo by Michelle Wallace

Percussion Ensemble Recital
Concert Details To Be Determined

American Youth Percussion Ensemble
Douglas Wallace, Director
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.

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For group discounts: download the ticket order form and mail to AYPO
or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


AYP musician
Photo by Mark Henderson

AYP musician
Photo by Mark Henderson

May 22, 2011 3:00 PM Symphony Spectacular
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia

American Youth Philharmonic®
Daniel Spalding, Music Director

American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor
Join us for a stunning season finale with both the Symphonic and Philharmonic Orchestras. Hear AYP’s rendition of Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks and AYSO’s presentation of movements from Holst’s orchestral suite, The Planets.

Program
Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op.28
Wagner: Tannhauser Overture
Wagner: Flying Dutchman Overture
Holst: The Planets, mvmts. 1, 2, and 4

Buy Tickets • General Ticket Information
For group discounts: download the ticket order form and mail to AYPO
or call Michelle Wallace at 703-642-8051 x.22


Music Buddies mentee
Photo by Michelle Wallace

Monday, May 23, 2011 7:30 PM • Music Buddies Showcase Recital
Kilmer Middle School, Vienna, Virginia

Music Buddies Mentorship Program
Michelle Wallace, Education & Outreach Manager
The AYPO Music Buddies Mentorship Program is a peer-to-peer musical training opportunity for youth in the region. The program provides eight months of free, weekly, private music instruction to middle school and elementary school students given by trained AYPO musicians interested in teaching and giving back to the community. At the end of each year, mentees, their families, and mentors are encouraged to participate in the Music Buddies Showcase Recital. This recital is an opportunity for Music Buddies participants to share their musical accomplishments with an audience. Click here to read more about the program.

No tickets required - free admission!


Thank You to Our Sponsors:

National Endowment for the Arts Virginia Commission for the Arts Arts Council of Fairfax County

Burke & Herbert Bank
Proud Supporter of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras