The AYS presents a rich and energetic program including Felix Mendelssohn’s String Symphony No. 1 in C Major and Edward Elgar’s Sospiri. The ensemble will also perform Alberto Ginastera’s thrilling Danza Final from Estancia, adding rhythmic drive and bold color to the evening.

The #AYP showcases an exciting and expansive repertoire with, James Lee III’s Niiji Memories for Flute and Orchestra featuring AYP alumna and soloist Julietta Curenton. The program also includes Joan Tower’s powerful Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 1, and Four Dance Episodes from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo.

Adrienne Caravan, AYS Conductor
Dr. Timothy Dixon, AYP Conductor

Emily Rodríguez-Quirós, Music Buddies Director

Join us for an evening of lively strings and cinematic favorites with the Debut Orchestra and String Ensemble. 

The AYDO brings Celtic magic with Gaelic Castle, Irish Party in Third Class from Titanic, Carrickfergus, and Music from Brave.

The AYSE continues the program with spirited selections including Loch Lomond, Gustav Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No. 2, and Brook Green Suite, showcasing the ensemble’s energy, precision, and expressive range.

Laura Wallace, AYDO & AYSE Conductor

Our youngest musicians in Prelude Strings take the stage for an afternoon of energy and joy. Their program features arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s Finale from Serenade for Strings and Beethoven’s Finale from Symphony No. 5, along with Doug Spata’s Metallurgy and Susan H. Day’s Rainbow’s End.

The concert opens with an exciting performance by the Flute Ensemble, presenting a wide-ranging and colorful program that includes Alan Menken’s Colors of the Wind, Gareth McLearnon’s So Many Themes, So Little Time, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Second Waltz from Jazz Suite No. 2, Michael Giacchino’s The Glory Days from The Incredibles and Symphonic Suite from Star Trek, and John Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon.

Dr. Laura Kaufman Mowry, Flute Ensemble Director
Kristin Gomez, AYPS Conductor

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music beginning with the shimmering sounds of the Harp Ensemble, followed by performances from the Concert and Symphonic Orchestra.

The AYCO presents a lively and engaging program featuring Morning, Noon & Night in Vienna and Russian Sailor’s Dance, alongside Antonín Dvořák’s spirited Slavonic Dance No. 8 and Benjamin Britten’s charming Matinées Musicales, Op. 24.

The AYSO performs a dynamic and wide-ranging program highlighted by RETRO-SCOPE by Clarice Assad, a co-commission with multiple orchestras across the United States, featuring soprano Ariadne Greif. The AYSO also presents George Gershwin’s vibrant Cuban Overture and the timeless Appalachian Spring. 

Melissa Dvorak, Harp Ensemble Director
Doug Martin, AYCO Conductor
Glenn Quader, AYSO Conductor

AYP’s holiday program brings together timeless seasonal favorites and vibrant celebrations of unity. Audiences will enjoy selections from The Nutcracker ballet, the festive sparkle of Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival, and a special Kwanzaa feature showcasing Umoja: Anthem of Unity by Valerie Coleman. Join us for an uplifting and joyful concert that highlights the spirit of the season in all its diversity.

Dr. Timothy Dixon, Conductor

Experience an afternoon of passion and drama as the Sinfonietta opens the concert with bright, lyrical melodies, setting the tone for an unforgettable musical journey. Move through the intensity of Ernest Bloch’s Concerto Grosso No. 1 and the heartfelt lyricism of Grieg’s Two Elegiac Melodies. The program concludes with the Flute Ensemble, bringing the afternoon to a beautiful and uplifting close. From introspective moments to radiant ensemble colors, this concert promises an inspiring musical experience!

Adrienne Caravan, AYS Conductor

Dr. Laura Kaufman Mowry, Flute Ensemble Director

Celebrate the season with a concert of drama, beauty, and holiday cheer! Enjoy operatic favorites like Rossini’s La gazza ladra Overture, Puccini’s Musetta’s Waltz and Nessun Dorma, and Mascagni’s Intermezzo. Holiday spirit shines in Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Sleigh Ride, and Pastorale, alongside modern favorites like Themes from Gloria, Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe, and Vivaldi’s Inverno. A festive evening with something for everyone!

Laura Wallace, AYDO & AYSE Conductor

Tsuna Sakamoto, Senior Chamber Ensemble Director

Join us for an inspiring evening as the Concert and Symphonic Orchestras take the stage! The Concert Orchestra opens with energetic and charming works, from Beethoven’s Egmont Overture to Grainger’s Mock Morris. The Symphonic Orchestra follows with passionate masterworks, including Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde Prelude and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture—an evening of artistry, excitement, and inspiration.

Doug Martin, AYCO Conductor
Glenn Quader, AYSO Conductor

Experience the drama and brilliance of the American Youth Philharmonic in an unforgettable evening of music! The program opens with a unique performance by the Harp Ensemble, followed by AYP performing Mussorgsky’s electrifying Night on Bald Mountain. The concert culminates with Berlioz’s monumental Symphonie Fantastique—a journey of passion, imagination, and orchestral brilliance brought to life by the next generation of extraordinary musicians.

Melissa Dvorak, Harp Ensemble Director
Dr. Timothy Dixon, AYP Conductor