Table of Contents:

Round 1 Auditions  |  Percussion Concert  |  Grad Ads 

Rehearsal Info  |  Lost & Found  |  Names of Note 

Ad: University of Maryland  |  Timeline May 12 Concert  |   Concert CD Orders 

AuditionsRound 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. We are unable to take phone calls at this time due to the high number of applicants involved with auditions. 

 

 

Percussion"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)

  TICKETS [Buy Online]
$15 Adult, $10 Senior (65+), $10 Student
Free for Music Teachers & AYPO Musicians


Doug Wallace | Director of Percussion

 

 

 

 

GradAdCelebrate 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

 
RehearsalsRehearsals:
Monday, April 29

  

AYP: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Langley, Auditorium or Cafeteria
[Download Music & Audio/Video Clips
7:00-Break: Sectionals (see room assignment at sign-in) 

 

AYSO: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Kilmer, Cafeteria

 

AYCO: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Kilmer, Lecture Hall

  

AYSE: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Langley, Hertzler [Download Music]

LostLost & 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.

NamesNoteNames 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

 

AdUMD
Advertiser: University of Maryland

TimelineMay12Timeline 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!

 

CDConcert CD Orders

Interested in ordering a CD from one of the previous AYPO concerts? Contact: RoundAboutRecording@gmail.com


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