Strings-only ensemble of beginning players, totals 70 students and entrance is by teacher recommendation only.
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Phone: 501-666-1761 | Email: info@Arkansassymphony.org
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.
2018-2019 ASYO Handbook
ASYO Scholarship Application
John and Karen Flake Endowed Scholarship Award
AUDITION DATES
Prelude - Saturday, May 18, 2019
Academy & Youth - Woodwind and brass auditions for all current and new members - May 31, 2019
Academy & Youth - String auditions - June 1, 2019
Important: Please apply to audition and read the requirements for the ensembles (linked below) PRIOR to your audition.
Step 1: Apply to audition (please read audition information first)
APPLY TO AUDITION
Step 2: After the student has been placed in an ensemble, complete registration for the ASO Youth Ensembles program.
REGISTER FOR AN ORCHESTRA
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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