FYAO





Serving exceptional young musicians
throughout Central Florida
2006/2007 Symphony Orchestra

The Young Artists Sinfonia

The Young Artists Sinfonia
is a string orchestra for our youngest members, and is conducted by Jonathan May. The Sinfonia is structured to allow the young intermediate level string student an opportunity to participate in a large group ensemble experience. This string orchestra typically has students aged 6-12 with exceptions based on parent and teacher recommendation. The Sinfonia plays advanced beginner to intermediate repertoire and typically performs five or more concerts each year. The Sinfonia rehearses most Saturday mornings during the school year at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. The Sinfonia typically includes musicians who can perform level 2 or 3 string books.

The Young Artists Philharmonic

The Young Artists Philharmonic
is a full orchestra including strings, winds, brass and percussion and is conducted by Jonathan May. The orchestra typically consists of middle school students with some talented elementary school students and some high school students. The Philharmonic's mission is to give students an educationally sound musical experience in a full orchestral setting through exposure to quality musical literature and performance opportunities. Intermediate to advanced orchestral repertoire along with challenging arrangements of great masterpieces are rehearsed and performed throughout the concert season. The Philharmonic Orchestra performs about five concerts each season.

The Young Artists Philharmonic Chamber

The Young Artists Philharmonic Chamber
, Jonathan May Conductor, is a smaller "chamber" orchestra with full instrumentation performing standard orchestral repertoire. Building on the success of the Chamber Symphony, the Philharmonic Chamber was a new addition for the 2003/2004 season and consists of middle school and some high school students seeking new musical challenges. Challenging orchestral repertoire are explored. The Philharmonic Chambers performs three to four concerts throughout the year.

The Young Artists Symphony Orchestra

The Young Artists Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan May Conductor, is a full orchestra performing standard orchestral repertoire. The Symphony is an advanced group of students ranging from age 11 through age 22. Original versions of standard orchestral repertoire are explored and featured in the multi-performance Concert Season. Professional guest artists may appear as featured soloists and a fully dimensional orchestral stylistic curriculum includes learning music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. The Symphony is featured in numerous concerts throughout the year.

The Young Artists Chamber Symphony

The Young Artists Chamber Symphony
, Michael Miller Conductor, is a smaller "chamber" orchestra with full instrumentation performing standard orchestral repertoire. The Chamber Symphony was a new and amazingly successful addition for the 2002/2003 season and consists of advanced students ranging from age 11 through age 22. Challenging standard chamber orchestral repertoire is explored and featured in the multi-performance Concert Season. Professional guest artists may appear as featured soloists and a fully dimensional orchestral stylistic curriculum includes learning music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. The Chamber Symphony will perform three to four concerts throughout the year.