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"Tis the Season" [ Flier] 
Debut Concert of Laura Cahn as
Conductor of the American Youth String Ensemble
Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street NE, Vienna, Virginia
PROGRAM:
Glinka arr. Sieving: Russlan and Ludmilla
Waldteufel arr. Longfield: Skaters Waltz
Hofeldt: The Gift
Prokofiev arr. Wielszynski: Troika
Anderson arr. Applebaum: Sleigh Ride
Join us after the concert for a reception welcoming Laura Cahn
as AYSE conductor! All are welcome to attend!
CONCERT TICKETS: Free for AYPO Musicians | Free for Music Teachers
$15 Adult | $10 Senior (65+) | $10 Student | Buy online or at the door
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Free Master Class with The Ensemble da Camera of Washington
Performances by Musicians from the AYPO Chamber Ensemble Program
Sunday, December 16, 1:00 p.m.
Harris Theatre, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
PROGRAM includes select movements from:
Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 18
Brahms: Horn Trio in E-flat major Op. 40
Beethoven: Serenade in D, Op. 25
Martinú: Oboe Quartet
Free Admission and Open to the Public!
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Rehearsals: Monday, Dec. 10
Report Absence 703-642-5480, manager@aypo.org
Include instrument, orchestra, and name (please spell out last name).AYP: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Langley HS, sectionals [ Download Music for Concert 2] 7:00-8:00 p.m. Winds, Chorus Room 7:00-8:00 p.m. Brass, Room 103 7:00-8:00 p.m. Perc./Hp/Pn, Band Room 7:00-8:00 p.m. Strings, Library (follow signs) Break8:15-9:30 p.m. Winds/Brass/Perc/Hp/Pn, Band Room 8:15-9:30 p.m. Strings, Library
AYSO: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer MS, cafeteria [ Download Music, Audio Clips for Concert 2] AYCO: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Kilmer MS, lecture hall [ Download Music for Concert 2] AYSE: 6:15 p.m. Music Exchange, Langley HS 7:00-9:00 p.m., Full Rehearsal, hertzler hall [ Download Music for Concert 2] |
AYP/AYSO Parent Boosters
Mon, Dec 10, 7:15 p.m., Langley HS, Rm 108
AYP and AYSO parents are invited to attend a brief meeting this Monday, December 10, 7:15 p.m. at Langley High School (room 108). Meet and work with other parents to plan Booster activities!
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Join AYPO at Barnes & Noble!
Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
AYPO is hosting a book fair fundraiser at Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, December 12, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Barnes & Noble store at 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive in Fairfax. Do your holiday shopping and support all of the great AYPO programs! Bring your friends so that they can hear the students perform and learn more about AYPO! AYPO musicians will be needed to perform for B&N customers. Volunteers are also needed to do face painting, assist in crafting activities with children, wrap gifts, and assist as needed. AYPO will sign for service hours for student volunteers. Musicians may perform solos or play in small ensembles. Space is limited, so ensembles will be limited to 5 musicians or fewer, and there will be no piano available. Students from any of the AYPO orchestras may perform. Musicians may volunteer at www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CAEAC28A75-aypo1. Visit, volunteer, shop, and enjoy the holiday activities! If you can't make it on December 12, you can shop online Dec. 12-17 using the Bookfair ID 10814960 at checkout. Please contact Eva Ngai at eva.ngai@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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AYP Musicians
There are space issues at Langley High School causing AYP rehearsals with Mr. Spalding to take place at Longfellow Middle School two more times this season at the regular time 7:00-9:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars: - Monday, December 17
- Monday, February 25
NOTE: this does NOT affect AYSE musicians. AYSE rehearsals with Mrs. Cahn remain as scheduled (see: Season Schedule). |
Absence Hotline
If you are reporting an absence, please use the Absence Hotline (703-642-5480) and not the main office number. Absence reports that are emailed ( manager@aypo.org) will be noted until 4:00 p.m. the day of a rehearsal, at which time staff members must travel to the rehearsal sites. Absences emailed after 4:00 p.m. will be received the next business day. Absence Hotline:
- Dial 703-642-5480
- Follow prompt to choose orchestra
- Leave a voicemail with the first and last name of the musician (spell last name), instrument, and reason for absence.
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Support AYPO: Shop Amazon
Click on the Amazon banner on AYPO's homepage or Members section and start shopping today! There is an embedded code that gives a percentage of your purchase directly to AYPO. You can also Bookmark the link in your internet browser for future visits. Happy Shopping! |
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Advertiser: Eastern Music Festival |
Reminders for Tonight:
Dec. 7 at Vienna Presbyterian
Parking: http://www.viennapres.org/about_us/directions/parking
TIMELINE
- 4:45-5:00 p.m. - Unpack and warm up
- 5:15 p.m. - Sound check on stage
- 7:00 p.m. - Concert begins
- Immediately After Concert - Welcome reception for new AYSE Conductor Laura Cahn. All are welcome to attend!
CONCERT DRESS
GENTLEMEN: Black dress pants, long sleeve white dress shirt, black dress shoes, black socks, and long black necktie.
LADIES:
- Blouse: white, neatly pressed, 3/4 to long sleeved blouse (tucked in).
- Skirt: long black skirt (mini skirts are not acceptable). If wearing a skirt, black hose or tights are required.
- Shoes: black dress shoes, no sandals, and no tennis shoes. For open-toed, black hose or tights are required.
- Jewelry: please make all jewelry selections and hair adornments unobtrusive and discreet.
MUSIC
All musicians must bring ALL copies of their music parts to the concert tonight inside of the practice folder (Foxes Music Company folder). You will be handing in your folders to the librarians immediately following the concert.
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Music Buddies Program
New Mentor Training Session
Mon, Dec. 10, 5:45-6:30, Langley HS, Rm 103
[Mentor Portal]
- Mandatory for all new mentors!
- Bring: your instrument and mentor folder
- Discussing: matching mentors with students, expectations & goals, time management during a lesson, and sequencing
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Music Buddies Program
Returning Mentor Training Session
Mon, Dec. 17, 5:45-6:30, Langley HS, Rm 102
[Mentor Portal]
- Mandatory for all returning mentors!
- Bring: your instrument and mentor folder
- Discussing: video self-evaluation assignment
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Senior Regional Orchestra
Did you make it into Senior Regional Orchestra this year? Let us know! We would like to have a complete list on the Names of Note page and for the springtime print newsletter. When submitting information to outreach@aypo.org please use the following format:
First and Last Name of Musician:
Orchestra:
Instrument (and title if applicable):
Competition/Scholarship/Event Name: Senior Regional Orchestra
Details:
[Submit Information]
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Names of Note
2012-13 Musician Accomplishments
From competitions to scholarships, we want to hear all about it! AYPO has a special page on the website that shares your accomplishments: Names of Note! Some of the major competitions are even included in the spring print edition of the Vivace Newsletter. When submitting information please use the following format:
First and Last Name of Musician:
Orchestra:
Instrument (and title if applicable):
Competition/Scholarship/Event Name:
Details:
[Submit Information for Names of Note]
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras "Training the Creative Minds of the Future" 4026 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 | Walk-ins welcome Mon-Fri 10am-3pm (call ahead encouraged)
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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