Celebrations
Sunday, November 9, 2008 • 3:00 pm
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA

American Youth Philharmonic: Luis Haza, conductor
Guest Artist: Luis Haza, violinist and narrator
Guest Conductor: James Fellenbaum

In celebration of Maestro Haza’s 25th Anniversary with AYPO, we spotlight his many musical attributes and contributions to the community:  as an accomplished violinist, beloved conductor, and dedicated educator.  We welcome former AYPO alumnus, James Fellenbaum, to the podium as guest conductor.

Program
Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
Williams: Schindler’s List for Solo Violin and Orchestra
Britten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Lecuona: Andalucia Suite

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Winter Magic
Friday, December 5, 2008 • 7:00 pm
Langley High School, McLean, VA

American Youth String Ensemble: Cheri Collins, conductor

Begin your festivities with holiday cheer—join AYPO’s youngest musicians as they bring merriment and joy to the yuletide season!

Program
Bach: Sinfonia in D Major
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves
Spata: Agincourt
Hofeldt: Speckled Hen Overture
Phillips: Twas the Night Before Christmas (narrated by Luis Haza)

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Pastiche
Sunday, December 7, 2008 • 6:00 pm
Langley High School, McLean, Virginia

American Youth Symphonic Orchestra: Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra: J.D. Anderson, conductor

An array of musical delights awaits our imagination as we travel through the sun-bathed Italian countryside to the summit of the spiritually awing Mysterious Mountain.

Program:
Borodin:  Symphony No. 2, mvt. 1
Bach:  Chorale Prelude, Wachet auf, ruft uns die stimme
Brahms:  Hungarian Dances No. 1, 2, & 10
Gliere: Russian Sailor's Dance
Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino
Hovhaness:  Mysterious Mountain, Symphony No. 2
Tchaikovsky:  Capriccio Italien, Op. 45

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Colores de España
Sunday, February 8, 2009 • 3:00 pm
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA

American Youth Philharmonic: Luis Haza, conductor
Guest Artist: Orlando Alonso, piano

FREE for all youth ages 18 & under as part of AYPO's "Comps for Kids" program! Let the rhythm, color, and passion of Spanish-infused music transport you to a distant and exotic place.  Guest pianist, Orlando Alonso, mesmerizes with a vibrant interpretation of shimmering Nights in the Garden of Spain.

Program:
Brahms:  Hungarian Dances No. 5 and No. 6
Liszt:  Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
De Falla:  Nights in the Garden of Spain
De Falla:  Three Cornered Hat, Suite 2

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Symphonic Poetry
Sunday, February 22, 2009 • 3:00 pm
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA

American Youth Symphonic Orchestra: Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra: J.D. Anderson, conductor
Guest Artist:  Kevin Stees, tuba

An eclectic assortment of musical works will amuse, captivate, and inspire you.  Don’t miss a sweeping performance by the Symphonic and Concert Orchestras as they breathe life into classical favorites and a contemporary concerto.

Program:
Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Gregson: Tuba Concerto
Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34
Strauss: Radetsky March
Schubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”, mvt. 1
Von Suppe:  Light Cavalry Overture

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Delightful Dances
Sunday, March 15, 2009 • 3:00 pm
Richard J. Ernst Cultural Community Center
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA

American Youth String Ensemble: Cheri Colllins, conductor

A collection of delightful pieces that will have you humming, tapping, and moving to the music.

Program:
Hofeldt: Soaring Spirit
Meyer:  Geometric Dances
Brahms:  Hungarian Dance No. 6
Fletcher:  Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance

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Virtuosity
Sunday, April 19, 2009 • 1:00 pm
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA

American Youth Philharmonic: Luis Haza, conductor
Student Soloist: Marina Aikawa, violin

A powerful and explosive rendition of Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 awaits you as AYP’s Concertmistress takes center stage.

Program:
Verdi: Overture to Nabucco
Tchaikovsky:  Pas de deux from Nutcracker Suite No. 2
Paganini:  Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, mvt. 1
Elgar:  Enigma Variations

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AYP String Quartet

AYP Percussionist

Chamber & Percussion Ensemble Recital
Saturday, May 9, 2009 • 1:00 pm
James Madison High School, Vienna, VA

American Youth Percussion Ensemble
Douglas Wallace, director
Chamber Ensemble Program
Michelle Wallace, chamber program coordinator

An intimate performance of music presented by our finest young chamber ensemble musicians. AYPO’s Percussion Ensemble joins the fun for an afternoon of both classical and cutting-edge contemporary repertoire.

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Spring Fling
Sunday, May 10, 2009 • 3:00 pm
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA

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

Our brightest young musicians display their tremendous talent in a vigorous and riveting concert!

Program:
Bellini: Sinfonia from Norma
Bizet:  Selections from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2
Khachaturian:  Three Dances from Gayane
Anderson:  Fiddle Faddle
Holst:  The Bringer of Joy
Kerr:  Gathering Storms
Gliere:  Russian Sailor’s Dance

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Symphony Spectacular
Sunday, May 31, 2009 • 3:00 pm
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA

American Youth Philharmonic: Luis Haza, conductor
American Youth Symphony Orchestra: Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
Guest Artist: Thomas Cupples, trumpet

Join us for a stunning season finale with the excitement and brilliance of the Symphonic and Philharmonic Orchestras.  National Symphony Orchestra trumpeter, Thomas Cupples, joins forces with the American Youth Philharmonic in a rousing performance.

Program:
Sibelius:  Finlandia
Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major
Tchaikovsky: Pas d’action from Sleeping Beauty Suite
Verdi: Triumphal March from Aida
Berlioz:  Roman Carnival Overture
Respighi:  Pini di Roma

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