Austin Youth Orchestra Winter Season Performance. (AYO), founded in 1993, was established to enhance orchestral music education in the metropolitan Austin and central Texas area. The various orchestras accommodate different levels of experience, playing ability, and age groupings:
* Symphony Orchestra: Grade 8 and above, String/Full Orchestra (Fall and Spring)
* Philharmonic Orchestra: Grade 6 and above, String/Full Orchestra (Fall and Spring)
* Sinfonietta Orchestra: Grade 4 and above, String Orchestra (Fall and Spring)
* Camerata Orchestra: Grade 3 and above, String Orchestra (Fall and Spring)
* Intermezzo Orchestra: Grade 2 and above, String Orchestra (Fall and Spring)
* Concertante Orchestra: Kindergarten and above, String Orchestra (Spring only)
Membership in the AYO program is an enriching, rewarding, and enjoyable experience in that students receive comprehensive and intensive orchestral instruction, including regular performances at various venues of the highest quality of literature in addition to opportunities to observe master classes by Austin Symphony Orchestra guest artists.
For more information visit: http://austinyouthorchestra.com/