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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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NEW! Online Absence Reporting Form
AYPO just made it easier for you to report an absence! Simply go to the online form in the
Members section (see below for details about the updated login system) and enter
the required information. Email confirmation will be sent to the address given,
so you can feel confident knowing that the AYPO office received the report.
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Rehearsals: Monday, Feb. 11
AYP: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Langley HS, Auditorium
Rehearsal Order: Bach and Beethoven 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]
Percussion Ensemble: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer MS
Band Room, Ionisation and Tornado.
AYSE: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Langley HS, Hertzler Hall[Download Concert 2 Music] |
AYSE Seating Auditions
There will be seating auditions for the third
AYSE concert starting next week. Musicians will be pulled out one at a time during the rehearsal; they will play a short portion from their current orchestra music. The auditions will be videotaped by AYPO staff and volunteers in order for Ms. Cahn to view them. Each audition will only take a few minutes and will be escorted back to the rehearsal upon completion.
February 11th: Violin I, Viola and Bass
February 19th: Violin 2 and Cello
Musicians should store their cases in Hertzler for the next two weeks and not in rooms 108 and 110 as these will be used for auditions.
Case Storage:
Violins and Violas: under your chair
Cellos and Basses: back corners of Hertzler
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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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Apply for the 2013-2014
Orchestra Season!
www.aypo.org/auditions/appform.php
The audition application for the 2013-2014 orchestra season is available online! Audition excerpts are now posted for most instruments. No excerpts are required for Round 1 of preparatory level strings.
Questions? Visit the auditions pages (including Frequently Asked Questions) or contact AYPO staff at auditons@aypo.org.
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Music Buddies [Mentor Portal]
Training Sessions for ALL Mentors:
Monday, Feb. 11, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS
Monday, Mar. 11, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Langley HS
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Featured Performance
"Anna & Friends" Chamber Music
Feb, 27, 8:00 p.m., GMU Harris Theatre
Come support your in-residence pianist! Anna Balakerskaia is a member of The Ensemble da Camera, in-residence with the AYPO Chamber Ensemble Program, and a faculty member at the GMU School of Music. It will be a wonderful evening of chamber music featuring the music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, & Brahms, and Anna's talented friends:
Zino Bogacheck, violin | Peter Haas, violin
Elizabeth Adams, violin | Dasha Gabay, piano
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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 email 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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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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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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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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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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