AYS Amplify

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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