American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) is group of orchestras formerly known as Northern Virginia Youth Symphony Association. Comprising two full orchestras (the American Youth Philharmonic and the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra ), a training orchestra (the American Youth Concert Orchestra ), a string orchestra (the American Youth String Ensemble ) and several chamber groups. AYPO has been led for many years by music director Luis Haza, a violinist in the National Symphony Orchestra. AYPO is the official youth orchestra in residence of George Mason University.

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