Producing virtual and digital content continues to be the new normal for orchestras and performing arts organizations alike as we head into 2021. American Youth Symphony is no exception to this transition in sharing and making music, and we wanted …
We spoke with AYS principal trombonist Michael Dolin, whose passion for the trombone and orchestra shines when he speaks! During the interview, Michael shares his path to AYS, and the role that AYS has played in his professional and personal …
Our first Donor Spotlight highlights two successful AYS alumni: horn players who are truly forces in the Los Angeles music industry. Annie Bosler and Dylan Hart joined AYS between 2004 and 2005 as students at USC. For both of them, …
AYS cellist Angela Marvin joins the AYS string ensemble for the Fall Concert on November 1st, the first time playing together as an ensemble since the pandemic. Since subbing with AYS in 2016 and officially joining the cello section in …
Press Release: American Youth Symphony Presents Fall Concert Program Includes: Igor Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind InstrumentsJessie Montgomery’s StarburstCarlos Izcaray, Bloom, World PremiereBenjamin Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Sunday, November 1, 2020 4:00 p.m. PST, 7:00 p.m. EST …
Press Release: American Youth Symphony to give One-On-One Concerts at ESMoA September 26, 2020 5:00 p.m. Private Event/Invitation Only Concerts will be filmed and released digitally for the public at a later date Please visit www.AYSymphony.org/1on1/ for more information (September …
July 31st is Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day and we wanted to highlight our Principal Percussionist, Jeremy Davis and hear about what unique instruments he enjoys playing. We learned that he owns and plays castanets, a percussion instrument most commonly used …
Singing Straws, Egg Carton Maracas and Tin Can Drum American Youth Symphony’s 55th season was inspired by the natural world and claimed this season to be, “A Celebration of Nature.” Throughout the season, concerts have featured pieces inspired by nature …
Every year, musicians from American Youth Symphony accept orchestra positions, leave for graduate school, or focus on the next step in their careers. This season, we have over 25 musicians leaving AYS and joining the network of over 2,500 AYS …
June 1, 2020 At the American Youth Symphony, we adhere firmly to the principles of Human Rights, which are universal and inalienable. We value the lives of the Black community, including our very own artists, staff, and audience members, and …