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Youth Orchestras
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensembles 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.
Important links
ASO Youth Ensembles (Prelude, Academy, ASYO) Calendar
2021-2022 ASYO Handbook
ASYO Scholarship Application
John and Karen Flake Endowed Scholarship Award
***NEW INFORMATION BULLETIN***
Auditions for the 2021-2022 ASOYE Season will be held the week of August 30 through September 3, 2021
These auditions are live and in person, and will be held at Byrne Hall, the ASO Offices, at 2417 North Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207. PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO COMPLETE THE AUDITION PROCESS
1. Please read the Audition Information FIRST
3. You will be notified of the time and day of your audition by early August.
4. Audition Results may be obtained the week following your audition by emailing bburroughs@arkansassymphony.org
5. Once you have been placed in a group, you may register for an Orchestra
6. The rehearsal schedule for prelude, academy and youth orchestras will be under “Important Links” “ASO youth ensembles (prelude, academy and youth) CalendarASO youth ensembles (prelude, academy and youth) Calendar”
Ensembles
Prelude Orchestra
A strings-only group for students in 4th through 8th grades. Students need to have studied their instruments for at least 2 years.
Academy Orchestra
For students 7th through 12th grade. 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.
Youth Orchestra
For students 8th through 12th grade. The most advanced youth ensemble 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.
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