Written by: Natalie Samadi, Marketing Intern AYS violist Sarah Wilkinson has been surrounded by music all her life. After picking up her first instrument at a very young age,

Written by: Natalie Samadi, Marketing Intern AYS Alumnus Devan Jaquez placed second in the impressive Sphinx Excerpt Competition this past February 2021—one of the many accomplishments he has earned

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

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