Welcome to the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras!

About AYPO

Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for young musicians ages 7 - 21. With nationally recognized conductors, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the most talented young musicians from throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. AYPO is the Youth Orchestra in Residence at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts and was selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as “one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region.”

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Members: Click here to access acceptance forms, weekly rehearsal updates & other important information!

7 Ways to Support AYPO

1. Attend a concert

2. Talk about AYPO; create a buzz

3. Become a fan on Facebook

4. Volunteer

5. Buy groceries

6. Get the gear:

7. Donate:

Welcome!

Join us for the 45th Anniversary Season:

Soaring Sentiments
Sunday, January 31, 2010: 3:00pm
George Mason University Center for the Arts
American Youth Philharmonic
Daniel Spalding, Music Director Finalist & conductor
Guest pianist Awadagin Pratt
FREE for youth ages 18 & under!!

Tones of Triumph
Sunday, February 28, 2010: 6:00pm
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
with Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra
with J.D. Anderson, conductor

Announcements

All AYPO rehearsals will resume as regularly scheduled on Monday, January 4, 2010. Click here for details.

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Check out the AYPO merchandise, gift certificates (which can be used for concert tickets as well) and CD recordings!

Music Buddies mentors can download the December 14th training session handouts here. Lessons do not take place over winter break (Dec. 24 - Jan. 1) and should resume the first week in January 2010.

Browse competitions, summer programs and more on the AYPO resource pages.