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Round 1 Auditions: Saturday, April 27, Kilmer Middle School
Schedule with specific time emailed to all participants on April 17
If you did not get an email please check your spam/junk folder, ask your parent/child (sometimes only one email address was given), or email auditions@aypo.org as soon as possible. The following musicians should be auditioning in Round 1 (all others automatically advance to Round 2):
- New applicants (not in AYPO during the 2012-2013 season) on the Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, and Clarinet. All other new applicants proceed to Round 2. If applicant auditions at the advanced level in Round 1 and does not qualify for Round 2, the applicant might be offered the opportunity to audition at the preparatory level in Round 2.
- Current AYSE and AYCO musicians on the Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, and Clarinet who wish to move up into one of the advanced level orchestras (AYSO and AYP). If applicant auditions at the advanced level in Round 1 and does not qualify for Round 2, the applicant might be offered the opportunity to audition at the preparatory level in Round 2.
Questions? Visit the auditions pages, including Frequently Asked Questions, or email auditons@aypo.org (please allow 1-2 business days for a response). We are unable to take phone calls at this time due to the high number of applicants involved with auditions.
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AYPO Chamber Ensemble and Music Buddies Recital
Performances by Musicians from the Chamber Ensemble Program
and Students in the Music Buddies Mentorship Program
Sunday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. [ Flier]
PROGRAM:
Various Repertoire by Students in Music Buddies
Serenade in D, Op. 25 by Beethoven (Flute, Violin, Cello Trio)
Horn Trio in E-flat major, Op. 40 by Brahms (French Horn, Violin, Piano Trio)
Oboe Quartet by Martinú (Oboe, Violin, Cello, Piano Quartet)
String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 by Brahms (String Quartet)
Free Admission and Open to the Public
All AYPO Musicians Strongly Encouraged to Attend!
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"Inspirations of Frank Zappa" Percussion Concert [ Flier]
American Youth Percussion Ensemble | Doug Wallace, Director
Sunday, May 5, 3:00 p.m.
PROGRAM
The Black Page #2 (Zappa)
Ionisation (Varèse)
Juxtaposition (El-Dabh)
Tornado (Zappa)
Chimera II (Wallace)
L'Histoire du Soldat arr. for Percussion Ensemble (Stravinsky)
$15 Adult, $10 Senior (65+), $10 Student
Free for Music Teachers & AYPO Musicians
   Doug Wallace | Director of Percussion |
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Rehearsals:
Monday, April 22
AYP: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Langley
Full Orchestra, Cafeteria
*Piano, Celeste & Bass Clarinet Needed AYSO: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer, Cafeteria
[Download Music]
*Please bring mutes to all rehearsals
Sectionals 7:00-Break
Violin I, Chorus
Violin II, A102
Viola, A104
Cello, A113
Bass, Orchestra
Winds, Brass and Harp, Cafeteria
Percussion, Band
Break-9:30pm
Full Orchestra, Cafertia
*Piano, Celeste & Bass Clarinet NOT Needed
AYCO: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Kilmer, Lecture Hall AYSE: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Langley, Hertzler [Download Music]Sectionals 7-9:00pm Violin I, 102 Violin II, Hertzler Viola, 103 Cello and Bass, Chorus *Harps NOT needed |
Lost & Found
AYPO staff members will not bring lost & found items on a weekly basis to rehearsals; items will be kept at the administrative office. To claim items, contact the AYPO office (manager@aypo.org) and include a description. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of the season in June.
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Advertiser: University of Maryland
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Timeline May 12 Concert
American Youth String Ensemble (AYSE)
American Youth Concert Orchestra (AYCO)
Please note: this schedule is different than what is printed in the Member Handbook. Below is the most updated and correct information.
Monday, May 6
AYSE at Langley HS, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
AYCO at Kilmer MS, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7, GMU Center for the Arts
NO DRESS REHEARSALS (as originally scheduled)
Sunday, May 12, GMU Center for the Arts
AYSE Arrival Time: 12:00 p.m.
AYSE Sound Check on stage: 12:15-1:00 p.m.
AYCO Arrival Time: 1:15 p.m.
AYCO Sound Check on stage: 1:30-2:15 p.m.
AYSE/AYCO Concert: 3:00 p.m.
AYSE/AYCO MUSIC RETURN: after concert ends
This concert marks the end of the season
for AYSE and AYCO musicians and there
will be no rehearsals after May 12.
Congratulations on a wonderful season!
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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! 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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Celebrate Your Senior with a Grad Ad! [Download Form]
Deadline for all materials: Friday, May 10, 2013
As we draw near the end of the season, AYPO offers a way for you to celebrate your senior with a grad ad! AYPO provides affordable advertising space in the final concert program of the season on June 2, 2013. Grad ads are a great keepsake for seniors, as they become alumni of AYPO! Download the form for details as well as examples of previous grad ads. All materials are due by Friday, May 10. Contact Michelle Wallace anytime with questions (information below) and she would be happy to help you!
Senior Information in Concert Program
Deadline to send information: Friday, May 10, 2013
The "Festa Italiana" concert program will also have a list of seniors and where they will be attending college in the fall. To be included in the list, please email outreach@aypo.org by Friday, May 10:
1. Graduating Senior First and Last Name:
2. Orchestra:
3. Instrument:
4. Name of University/College/Conservatory attending in Fall 2013:
5. Major (put "Undecided" if not yet known):
6. Graduating senior's email for next year (will not be included in the concert program):
Questions? Email outreach@aypo.org or call 703-642-8054
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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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