With the AYS application deadline being less than a month away, we’re sure that many of our potential musicians are working hard to perfect their audition piece. Virtual auditions are certainly very different from in-person auditions, but that shouldn’t hold …
When talking to Principal Clarinet, Sérgio Coelho, you can tell instantly how passionate he is about music, playing clarinet, and taking advantage of the opportunities that come his way. He received years of musical experience and training in his home …
Written by: Mandy Matthews, Manager of Community Engagement For AYS Alumna Catherine Baker, being a professional musician is equally as important to her as offering quality music education as a flute instructor. Since leaving AYS, Catherine has dedicated most of …
Orchestra Management Fellow and violinist, Hannah Chou has been playing violin for as long as she can remember. Her expansive experience and education in violin performance has landed her opportunities with great ensembles, and most recently administrative opportunities including her …
Written by: Mandy Matthews, Manager of Community Engagement AYS Alumnus Michael Ryan Armstrong has one of the most interesting and exciting “AYS stories” that I have heard from any AYS musician or alumni to date. His AYS “audition” was anything …
Written by: Mandy Matthews, Manager of Community Engagement Speaking with AYS alumni Jayla Tang (they/them) was just as moving as their most recent musical project – a musical prayer delivered through a visual graphic score by Katie Eikam. “Shadow Story …
AYS Principal Flute, Elizabeth LaCoste, sat down with us to share her experiences playing with AYS and starting her own business! Her business was developed after her experience in the iCadenza “Be Your Own Agent” program, which AYS subsidized as …
Written by: Kai Potts-Smith, AYS Alumna ’04 The past year has been difficult for everyone, especially musicians. As we look forward to better days ahead, including a return to live concerts, AYS is happy to share the insights of one …
For Women’s History Month, we are sharing about the talented and multi-faceted AYS Principal Oboist Dr. Laura Arganbright. Laura is not only a successful musician, but also a small business owner and music educator. Her time at AYS has informed …
February is Black History Month and we wanted to celebrate by amplifying Black and African American composers who have made amazing contributions in the classical music field. Throughout the centuries of music history, Black artists have not received equitable (or, …