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The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras is
pleased to announce grant awards totaling $46,000
from the Arts Council of Fairfax County’s Grants
Program in support of our organization. Thanks to
these recent grants, AYPO will be able to continue
providing the finest orchestral education to more than
420 students from throughout the Washington
Metropolitan region, cultivating a rising generation of
musicians, building future audiences of classical
music, and presenting accessible, affordable
symphonic experiences to the community.
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The spotlight shines on Erin Phelps, 16, violin co- concertmaster of AYP. Erin is from Maryland and has been playing the violin for 10 years. Read on to learn more about this amazing musician!
Q: What are your thoughts when you are on
stage? What makes you nervous?
Q: Who inspires you and in what way?
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Sunday, March 11, 3pm at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, NVCC, Annandale
Enjoy an afternoon of delightful music as the AYPO's youngest orchestra takes you on a stroll through the English countryside and soothes you with the sounds of an embracing Lullaby. Program: Mozart's Symphony No. 25, Myers' Incantations, and Hofeldt's The Faraway Place. Be sure to check out the American Youth Philharmonic perform Passions at George Mason University's Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 22nd at 1:00pm! |
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Thursday, March 22, 7pm at the Greater Reston Arts Center
Four award-winning young musicians from Northern Virginia came together in the fall of 2005 to form the NOVA String Quartet.� They have gained a remarkable breadth and depth of experience as members of the esteemed American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras and as soloists at festivals and competitions.� The Quartet's performances include the�Rusticway Chamber Music Series, Fairfax Town Hall, and numerous charitable events. The�NOVA String Quartet�is coached by Glenn Garlick of the National Symphony Orchestra.
You can enjoy the beautiful sounds of the AYPO
chamber ensembles on March 22 as well as April 13
and May 24 (all at 7pm at GRACE). We hope to see
you there!
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Simply contact [email protected] with the
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our mailing list, the complimentary ticket is yours!
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