| Upcoming Performances |
Sun, Nov. 9, 3pm: Celebrations, AYP, GMU Center for Arts, Fairfax
Fri, Dec. 5, 7pm: Winter Magic, AYSE, Langley High School, McLean
Sun, Dec. 7, 6pm: Pastiche, AYSO & AYCO, Langley High School, McLean
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| Call Out for Musicians |
AYPO is still seeking upright bass players (elementary or middle school level) and tuba players (middle or high school level) to join the orchestra program. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in more information, please contact :
Holly Hanneke
(703) 642-8051, x. 24 hhanneke@aypo.org |
| Information |
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Celebrations this Sunday
Don't miss AYPO's inaugural concert of the season this Sunday, November 9th, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Music Director Luis Haza. The performance will take place at 3:00pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts and will feature guest conductor and AYPO alumnus James Fellenbaum. Maestro Haza will be the solo violinist for John Williams' Schindler's List and he will narrate Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.
James Fellenbaum is a native of Alexandria, Virginia, and was a member of the Philharmonic (formerly the Northern Virginia Youth Symphony Association). He is now the Director of Orchestras at  the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he conducts the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, the Contemporary Music Ensemble, and the Opera Theater productions. He is also the Resident Conductor of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, where he conducts Outreach, Pops and Young People's Concerts, and assists all Masterworks concerts. Fellenbaum holds a Bachelor of Music degree in violoncello performance from James Madison University in Virginia, and holds a double Masters degree in violoncello performance and orchestral conducting from Northwestern University in Illinois.
Tickets: $14 Adult, $10 Student / Senior
General admission seating. Tickets available at the door.
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2. Talk About Us! Create a buzz about AYPO simply by telling people about the organization, inviting them to concerts, or directing them to our website.
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4. Volunteer! Click here for a complete list of volunteer opportunities including office work, ticket & merchandise sales, and professional videography & photography.
5. Get the gear! Wear AYPO merchandise that can be purchased online or in person at a concert.
6. Buy groceries! Purchase grocery certificates that are equal to cash for Shoppers Food Warehouse or Giant. For Safeway just register your club card at www.escrip.com. When you shop at any of these stores, a certain percentage of your purchase is donated to AYPO, simply because you shopped!
7. Donate! Every little bit counts! Here are just two ways to give (visit our website for the complete list)
a) M atching gift programs: some workplaces will match their employees' charitable contributions. Find out today if that is possible at your workplace!
b) Are you a Federal Employee? If so, please designate AYPO in the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) by December 15th! Our CFC number is 22502. Want to give through United Way? Our number is 8075. | |
| Discounts & Resources
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Odeon Chamber Music Series: Nov. 16, 4pm. Free admission! Performance by Amit Peled, cello; and Daniel del Pino, piano at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. For more information call (703)200-7489 or e-mail Allemandemb@aol.com.
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John F. Kennedy Center: ATTEND program for ages 17-25. Discount student tickets to select performances throughout the season. Click here for details.
- Left Bank Concert Society: Free student tickets for all events! You must call (703) 536-0222 or e-mail leftbankconcert@mac.com to order tickets. Click here for the concert schedule.
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