October 24, 2012: AYPO Presents Comps for Kids Concert: Free for Ages 18 and Under!
October 17, 2012: AYPO Announces Renowned Ensemble In-Residence for Chamber Program
October 16, 2012: At National Gallery, a fitting tribute to 19th-century Italian musical glory (Washington Post review of Ricardo Cyncynates, violinist/violist of The Ensemble da Camera of Washington and guest artist for January 27 AYP concert)
August 24, 2012: AYPO Growth Results in Need for Restructuring
March 30, 2011 (Vienna Connection Newspapers, page 8): Honoring Maestro Bianchi* *Correction of misprint in article: AYPO auditions over 700 musicians every season (not 400)
Performance Reviews (Click here to download the media kit)
The following are reviews of AYPO in The Washington Post. Please visit the Washington Post's website and use the 'search' feature corresponding to the date of publication:
January 22, 2012, AYP, "Splendid Sound from American Youth Philharmonic"
June 2, 2009, AYSO and AYP, "Haza's Last Night: Conductor Who Led Youth Orchestra for 25 Years"
February 23, 2008, AYP, "American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra"
June 5, 2007, AYSO and AYP, "From Youth Orchestras, Operatic Flair"
April 24, 2007, AYP, "Excelling in the Heat of Passions"
December 20, 2006, AYP & the Choral Arts Society of Washington, "Performing Arts"
June 6, 2006, AYSO and AYP, "Performing Arts"
January 31, 2006, AYP, "A High Note for Youth Philharmonic"
June 7, 2005, AYSO and AYP, "American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras"
June 3, 2003, AYSO and AYP, American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras"
June 4, 2002, AYSO and AYP, "American Youth Philharmonic"
March 5, 2002, AYP, "American Youth Philharmonic"
January 8, 2002, AYP, "Youth Philharmonic Hits a High Note"
The following is review of The Juilliard School's Focus! Festival in The New York Times which mentioned AYPO alumnus and percussionist, Eric Roberts. Please visit the New York Times' website and use the 'search' feature to locate the article:
January 30, 2006, "The Juilliard Focus (Loud and Clear): 'Let's Hear It for the New'"
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In February 2008, the artistic staff of AYPO is featured in an article about their history, goals, and how they impact the community as music educators. Click here for the full article. In May 2006, Luis Haza, Music Director of AYPO and Conductor of the American Youth Philharmonic, is interviewed about his life and love of music. Click here for the full article.
Click here to read about Luis Haza in Reader's Digest Selecciones and "How to Reach the American Dream".
Media Kit
Want to know more about the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras? Click here to download the media kit or contact Michelle Wallace, Education & Outreach Manager, at mwallace@aypo.org.
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In February 2008, the artistic staff of AYPO is featured in an article about their history, goals, and how they impact the community as music educators. 
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