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AYPO Chamber Ensemble Program

The Chamber Ensemble Program gives members of AYPO the opportunity to enhance their musical development by giving them the chance to study and perform chamber ensemble music under the guidance of professional instructors. AYPO nurtures its chamber musicians by providing music and monthly coaching sessions with professional musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra, military bands, and other venerated music groups. Sharyn Byer, a freelance flutist and coach for an American Youth Philharmonic woodwind quintet, said “they are all great young people and seem to really enjoy the ensemble experience. It is a pleasure to work with them!”

Each ensemble performs at least once for the community during the school year and participates in AYPO’s Chamber Ensemble Recital held at the end of the season. AYPO chamber ensembles have performed at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress, the Greater Reston Arts Center, the Harmon Center for the Arts, local senior centers, on Capitol Hill, and many other locations.

AYPO provides a first-class orchestral experience for young musicians in the Washington area, and our Chamber Ensemble Program enhances their musicianship even more. Playing in small groups builds teamwork, listening skills, and a better understanding of how instruments work together. When the Capital Area String Quartet of the American Youth Philharmonic participated in a master class in 2008, violinist Ryan Gurtz “enjoyed the experience tremendously and learned some great things, such as musicality and playing with emotion”. To watch an example of the high quality of the Chamber Ensemble Program, click here (performance at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage).


Request a Chamber Ensemble

Whatever the occasion may be, there is a chamber ensemble for the function—a cello trio for a reception, a woodwind quintet for a concert at a retirement home, or a string quartet for a wedding or private party. Engaging an AYPO chamber ensemble gives these young musicians a great opportunity to see their hard work come to fruition, as well as provide your event with beautiful music.

If you are interested in engaging one of our chamber ensembles for an event you are holding, please download a reservation form and send to AYPO, Attn: Michelle Wallace:

For all inquiries, please contact Michelle Wallace, Education & Outreach Manager:

Email: mwallace@aypo.org
Phone: (703) 642-8051, ext. 22
Fax: (703) 642-8054
Mailing address: 4026 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA, 22003


2009-2010 Chamber Ensemble Program

Downloadable Forms:
Ensemble weekly report
Chamber music library list
Coaching record form
Mid-year evaluation
Recital information & repertoire form
Final evaluation (for every chamber musician to complete individually)

Chamber Ensemble Recial
Sunday, May 2, 2010, 1:00pm
Old Town Hall, Fairfax, Virginia
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Chamber Musicians: recital information & repertoire form
Musicians must arrive by 12:15pm; wear concert dress and remember to bring a folding music stand & all of your chamber music!

Holton-Arms Invitational String Quartet Workshop
Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, Maryland
Application deadline:
Event dates: February 5 & 6, 2010
Click here for application and additional information

Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
Application deadline:
Event dates:
Click here for application and additional information

Summer Camps for Chamber Music
Click here for complete listing