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The deadline for the 2009-2010 audition application has been extended for the following instruments:
Tuba
French Horn
Bassoon
Harp
Preparatory Viola
Preparatory Bass
To apply, contact
Holly Hanneke:
hhanneke@aypo.org
(703) 642-8051, x.24
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Upcoming
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Sat, May 9, 1pm:
Percussion & Chamber Ensemble Recital
Madison High School
Bishop Ireton High School
Sun, May 31, 3pm:
Symphony
Spectacular
AYP & AYSO
George Mason University Center for the Arts
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AYP Concertmistress Takes the Stage
The American Youth Philharmonic (AYP), led by Maestro Luis Haza, will perform Virtuosity this Sunday, April 19, 1:00pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Virginia. The concert features student soloist Marina Aikawa, performing Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major. Repertoire  also includes Verdi's Overture to Nabucco, Tchaikovsky's "Pas de deux" from Nutcracker Suite No. 2, and Elgar's Enigma Variations.
Spotlight on the Soloist: Marina Aikawa is in her third year serving as Concertmistress of the American Youth Philharmonic. She began playing the violin at the age of four while living in Japan and moved to the United States with her family at age 12. At age 14, she was the youngest finalist in the National Symphony Orchestra Young Soloists' Competition, performing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at the John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC. (Click here to read the full biography.)
Tickets:
Adult: $14, Senior (62+): $10, College Student (with I.D.): $10
Child / Student: $10 (children 5 and younger are free)
General admission seating. Tickets available at the door approximately 30 minutes prior to the concert.
Join us in the lobby before the concert for an AYPO chamber ensemble performance by Quintet Con Fuoco. Come out at intermission for a performance by the AYPO Percussion Ensemble.
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Drummin' Up Some Composition
 Grab a pencil and put it to paper! Doug Wallace Percussion is hosting its second annual composition contest for original works for percussion. Professional percussionists, composers, and students are encouraged to submit their compositions to be judged by a panel of professional musicians. Prize money and a publication contract will be awarded to the winner from two categories. Application deadline is May 30, 2009, and winners will be announced on June 26, 2009. Click here for more information! |
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Apr. 18, 8pm. City of Fairfax Band presents "A Spotlight Prism: Annual Young Artists Competition Concert." Free for ages 18 & under. Click here for details.
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Apr. 25, 8pm and Apr. 26, 3pm. The National Philharmonic presents "Russian Evening with Violinist Cho-Liang Lin ". Youth ages 7-17 are free. Pre-concert lecture one hour before concert. Click here for details or call (301) 581-5100.
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May 2, 8pm (free concert talk at 7pm). Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents "Christopher Zimmerman, Music Director finalist, and violinist Chee-Yun". Free student tickets for the first 100 requests. Accompanying adult tickets only $35. Click here for details. |
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Print out this coupon to receive $1 off admission for the following performances: AYP (Apr. 19). Limit one coupon per ticket purchased. Must present coupon in person. This e-mail & coupon can be forwarded to an unlimited number of recipients and AYPO encourages people to share this offer with friends and family. Visit our website at www.aypo.org for more concert information. |
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