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Welcome to the 2012-2013 Season!
Please read all of the information contained in this email (parents AND musicians). Email will be our primary method of communication throughout the season, so let us know about additional email addresses that should be on the contact list, or if you want yours updated. We look forward to another great season and we'll see you at orientation!
OUR MISSION: To provide the highest quality musical experience that allows our students to grow as musicians and individuals, who then contribute to our nation's cultural landscape, as they become future artistic and community leaders.
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Season Orientation
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9, 4:00 P.M., LANGLEY HS
All musicians are required to attend along with a parent/guardian. There will be an introduction session with the administrative staff and conductors followed by a Q&A session. Musicians should pick up concert tickets and the member handbook before orientation (3:30-4:00 p.m.) or immediately after orientation.
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Chamber Ensemble Program
APPLY BY SEPT. 15 [Download Application]
AYPO is Proud to Introduce
as our Chamber Ensemble In-Residence!
This is an exciting new addition to AYPO's educational opportunities and is open to all musicians (including piano) in AYP and AYSO. Ensembles are formed based on position in the orchestra, instrumentation, and repertoire (see below). Program tuition is $200 per musician which includes: With The Ensemble da Camera of Washington:
*Private Ensemble Lessons
*Participation in Four Master Classes
*Admission to Two of their Concerts
ALSO: *Music and Music Folder
*Weekly Rehearsal Space
*Performance at the Spring Recital
*Performance Opportunities in the Community
Possible Repertoire: Glinka Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor Schostakovish Piano Quintet or Trio Mendelssohn Octet Beethoven Septet Mozart Piano and Winds Quintet, KV 452  | |
The Ensemble da Camera of Washington
Photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University
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Music Buddies Mentor Program APPLY BY SEPT. 15 [Download Application]
Music Buddies is a peer-to-peer musical training opportunity providing private music instruction to disadvantaged students in the region. AYPO musicians have the opportunity to mentor these students on their instruments on a weekly basis. Mentors attend monthly training sessions with a professional educator in order to learn how to teach music to children. The program is open to musicians in AYCO, AYSO, and AYP (8th grade or older). Mentoring is a way for young musicians to gain valuable hands-on teaching experience while enriching the lives of fellow musicians.
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Merchandise, Grocery Cards
MERCHANDISEAYPO has a wide assortment of merchandise that includes t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, music bags, coffee mugs, stickers, and pencils. Merchandise will be on sale at every concert... be sure to buy your AYPO gear early before it's sold out! GROCERY CARDS
Grocery cards are issued to AYPO by Giant and Shoppers Food Warehouse and are used like cash to purchase groceries (i.e. $100 card buys $100 worth of groceries). AYPO earns 5% of the card amount purchased. Simply download the order form or purchase at any concert. For Safeway, simply register your cardonline and AYPO will receive 3% back for every purchase. Thank you for supporting AYPO and our mission! |
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Rehearsals
MONDAYS BEGINNING SEPT. 10 [Directional signs will be posted at both schools for each orchestra]
American Youth Philharmonic (AYP)
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra (AYSO)
American Youth String Ensemble (AYSE) Mrs. Cahn, Conductor 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Langley HS, hertzler hall
Members Homepage www.aypo.org/membersResource for the following information: Season Schedule | Carpool Rosters
Weekly Email Archives | Member e-Handbook
Member Contact Information
Tuition Information | Orchestra Repertoire
Music and Bowings | Helpful Links for Parents |
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Hiring Student Stage Crew
Brief Description [application]: Stage crew members can be musicians from AYP, AYSO, and AYCO. The stage crew handles the physical preparation at rehearsals and concert sites for all four orchestras and works under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager.
Pay: $7.25 per hour for their work or may choose to be awarded community service hours.
Availability: Arrive at locations one hour prior to regular rehearsals and two hours prior to dress rehearsals and concerts.
Apply: contact General Manager Krysta Cihi at manager@aypo.org
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Seeking Orchestra Volunteers!
AYPO is seeking orchestra Personnel Managers and Librarians for the 2012 - 2013 season. The following positions are still available:
AYSO
Personnel Manager AYCO
Personnel Manager AYSE
Personnel Manager & Librarian
Parents, if you are interested in volunteering for the upcoming season, please contact Krysta Cihi, General Manager at manager@aypo.org or (703) 642-8052. |
Auditions
AYPO is still accepting applications for the 2012 - 2013 orchestra season on the following instruments: Double Bass (CO & SE)
Flute (SO)
Bassoon (SO & CO)
French Horn (CO)
Tenor Trombone (CO)
Bass Trombone (SO)
Percussion (CO)
If you know musicians interested in auditioning, have them contact AYPO as soon as possible: manager@aypo.org or
(703) 642-8052
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Discounted Advertising
FOR MUSIC TEACHERS AND AYPO MEMBERS
Want to advertise your business directly to the AYPO membership and its supporters? AYPO offers discounted rates to advertise in our print and online publications: member handbook, concert programs, Vivace newsletter, website, weekly emails, and Vivace e-newsletter. Download the form or visit our website for details! |
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Regards,
Krysta Cihi , General Manager
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
"Training the Creative Minds of the Future"
703-642-8052 | manager@aypo.org | www.aypo.org
OUR MISSION: to provide the highest quality musical experience that allows our students to grow as musicians and individuals, who then contribute to our nation's cultural landscape, as they become future artistic and community leaders.
     
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