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"Symphonic Serenade" with NSO Violist Tsuna Sakamoto [ Flier]
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra | Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor
PROGRAM:
Bartók: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
Sibelius: "Alla Marcia" from Karelia Suite, Op. 11
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82
TICKETS: $15 Adult, $10 Senior (65+), $10 Student
Free for Music Teachers | Buy online or at the door *Free Admission for February 25 Concert
Free for AYPO Musicians!
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Benefit Concert with the
Ahn Trio
American Youth Philharmonic | Daniel Spalding, Conductor
Sunday, March 24, 3:00 p.m.
PROGRAM: Chamber works performed by the Ahn Trio
March of the Gypsy Fiddler (O'Connor) | Toccata and Fugue in D minor (Bach arr. Stokowski)
TICKETS [ Buy Online]: $50 General Admission All proceeds support AYPO's orchestral & educational programs Note to AYPO Members: since this event is a fundraiser and not considered part of the
regular concert season, tickets are not included in your member subscription ticket packet.
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Rehearsals: Monday, Feb. 4
Report Absence: 703-642-5480, manager@aypo.org
Include instrument, orchestra, and musician name (please spell out last name) AYP: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Langley HS, All Strings, AuditoriumWinds, 102Brass, Percussion, Band
No harps or celeste
AYSO: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer MS, Cafeteria[Download Concert 2 Music & Audio Clips]Rehearsal Order: March, Bartok, Symphony
AYCO: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Kilmer MS, Lecture Hall[Download Concert 2 Music]Sectionals from 7-9:00pmViolin 1, ChorusViolin 2, A102Viola, A104Cello, A113Bass, OrchestraPercussion, BandWinds/Brass/Harp, LectureAYSE: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Langley HS, Hertzler Hall[Download Concert 2 Music] |
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Music Buddies [Mentor Portal]
Training Sessions for New Mentors:
Monday, Feb. 4, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS
Monday, Mar. 11, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS
Training Session for Returning Mentors:
Monday, Feb. 11, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS Monday, Mar. 11, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS |
AYP Musicians
There are space issues at Langley High School causing AYP rehearsals with Mr. Spalding to take place at Longfellow Middle School one more time this season at the regular time 7:00-9:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars: NOTE: this does NOT affect AYSE musicians. AYSE rehearsals with Mrs. Cahn remain as scheduled (see: Season Schedule). |
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Timeline Feb. 24 & 25 Concerts
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra (AYSO)
Saturday, February 23
Location: McLean High School
Arrival Time: 4:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal: 5:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, February 24
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center
Arrival Time: 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Sound Check: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Concert: 8:00 p.m.
Monday, February 25
Location: Vienna Presbyterian Church
Arrival Time: 4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Sound Check: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Concert: 7:00 p.m.
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Timeline March 3 Concert
American Youth String Ensemble (AYSE)
American Youth Concert Orchestra (AYCO)
Saturday, March 2
Location: Kenmore Performing Arts Center
AYSE Arrival Time: 8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
AYSE Dress Rehearsal: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
AYCO Arrival Time: 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
AYCO Dress Rehearsal: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 3
Location: Kenmore Performing Arts Center
AYSE Arrival Time: 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
AYSE Sound Check: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
AYCO Arrival Time: 2:30 p.m.
AYSE/AYCO Concert: 3:00 p.m.
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Timeline Mar. 24 Concert
and Apr. 14 Concert
American Youth Philharmonic (AYP)
Saturday, March 23
Location: Langley High School
Arrival Time: 9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Dress Rehearsal w/Ahn Trio: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday, March 24
Location: Center for Arts, George Mason Univ.
Arrival Time: 12:45 - 1:00 p.m.
Sound Check: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Concert: 3:00 p.m.
Monday, April 8
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center
Arrival Time: 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center
Arrival Time: 12:45 - 1:00 p.m.
Sound Check: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Concert: 3:00 p.m.
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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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Apply for the 2013-2014
Orchestra Season!
www.aypo.org/auditions/appform.php
The audition application for the 2013-2014 orchestra season is now available online! Audition excerpts are posted for flute (preparatory and advanced levels) and strings (advanced level). No excerpts are required for Round 1 of preparatory level strings. Stay tuned for all other instruments!
Questions? Visit the auditions pages (including Frequently Asked Questions) or contact AYPO staff at auditons@aypo.org.
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Prep Day for All State Auditions
Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at GMU
Open to any string player who has participated in their Senior Regional Orchestra event and is interested in getting extra help to improve their skills at the All-State Prep Day. $25 for students of VASTA members, $30 for students of NON-VASTA members. Registration is at the door. [Details]
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AYP Welcomes Winds CoachAs Co-Principal Oboe of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, Trevor Mowry is the youngest salaried principal oboist in the country. His musical studies commenced at age five with piano lessons, and he began studying the oboe at age nine. In high school Trevor spent three years with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and their Encore Chamber  Orchestra, which included regular performances at Chicago Symphony's Orchestra Hall and a 2007 tour of Eastern Europe. In 2011 he completed his Bachelor of Music degree at the Eastman School of Music, graduating with a Performer's Certificate for outstanding performing ability. He pursued graduate studies at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music until his appointment to "The President's Own" in 2012 at age twenty-two. Trevor has appeared as a guest artist with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and New World Symphony, and as guest principal with Houston Grand Opera. His summer music program participation includes the National Repertory Orchestra, the Banff Centre, Chautauqua Institution, and Interlochen Arts Center. In his native Illinois, he was principal oboist of the Wheaton Municipal Band from 2008-2011. Trevor appeared as a soloist with the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra in 2010, with the Wheaton Municipal Band in 2008, and with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra in 2006. His primary teachers are Richard Killmer, Robert Atherholt, and Deb Stevenson. Trevor feels privileged to share his passion for music with the woodwind section of the American Youth Philharmonic.
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Updated Login System
AYPO Members: www.aypo.org/members
AYPO updated the Member login section of the website. The original passwords DO NOT work; in order to gain access, you will need to follow these steps to request a new password:
1. Go to www.aypo.org/members/forgot.php and enter your username given to you at the beginning of the season or the musician's email address.
2. You will receive an email (at the address of the musician) indicating the new password. Go back to the login page and enter that new password.
3. Once logged in, there is a new page for you to create your own password (optional): www.aypo.org/members/reset.php
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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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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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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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