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Press Release For Immediate Release
American Youth Philharmonic's Concertmistress Takes the Stage
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Season of Music Director Luis Haza
 
Fairfax, VA - April 8, 2009 - The American Philharmonic, conducted by Luis Haza of the National Symphony Orchestra, will perform Virtuosity on Sunday, April 19, 1:00pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Virginia. The concert features violinist Marina Aikawa, AYP Concertmistress and protege of Maestro Luis Haza, 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. Tickets are $10 for students (including college), $10 for seniors (age 62 and above) and $14 for adults. Children ages five and younger are free. Buy tickets online or at the door.
Upcoming Concerts
 
The next AYPO concert will take place on Saturday, May 9, 1:00pm at James Madison High School featuring the Chamber and Percussion Ensembles. On Sunday, May 10, 3:00pm, the American Youth Concert Orchestra, led by J.D. Anderson, and the American Youth String Ensemble, led by Cheri Collins, will perform at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria.
About the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for young musicians ages 7 - 21. With nationally recognized conductors, led by Luis Haza of the National Symphony Orchestra, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the most talented young musicians from throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. AYPO is the Youth Orchestra in Residence at George Mason University's Center for the Arts and was selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as "one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region."
Michelle Wallace
Coordinator of Education & Outreach
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
 
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