Youth Orchestras
2012-2013 ASYO Handbook
Audition Information and Forms
The Arkansas Youth Orchestras began as a dream of the ASO's founders in the 1960's and today continues to attract Arkansas' leading student-musicians. Ranging in age from 9-18 and traveling from over 37 communities throughout the state, the ASYO has grown to over 200 members.
For more information, please contact Barbara Burroughs at (501) 666-1761 ext. 116.
Preparatory Orchestra
Casey Buck, Conductor
Strings-only ensemble of beginning players, totals 70 students and entrance is by teacher recommendation only.
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
Prelude Orchestra
John Jarboe, Conductor
A strings-only group for students in 4th through 8th grades. Students need to have studied their instruments for at least 2 years.
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
The Academy Orchestra
Tom McDonald, Conductor
An intermediate-level group that is a complete ensemble of woodwind, brass, string, and percussion players who must audition for a spot in the group.
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra
Geoffrey Robson, Conductor
The most advanced Youth Orchestra boasts some of the top student musicians in the state. Musicians in this group consistently place at the top of the All-State Band and Orchestra Competition and are leaders in their schools and communities.
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
