Never miss a surprise or a concert!
Been taking lessons for over a year? Ready to play with others and make some bigger music?
Grab your instrument and join the APYO! Make new friends in NWA's exciting arts scene.
Auditions and parent/student orientation in September. Then Monday evening rehearsals from October until March, excluding holidays.
(NEWLY OPENED) AUDITIONS
Saturday, September 24
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT ORIENTATION
Monday, September 26
6:30 PM
REHEARSALS
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm beginning October 3
CONCERTS
Chamber Ensembles
March 6, 2023
7:00 PM
Large Ensemble
March 13, 2023
7:00 PM
AGES
If you're old enough to play, you're old enough to play with APYO.
ATTENDANCE
In Person
PRICE
Free, but donations are encouraged
The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) team believes in making classical music fun and educational for local young people. We do that by teaching those who are keen to learn and by making it accessible for others who may be even just a little curious.
The APYO is a full Arkansas youth orchestra with music instruction and performances for its players. APYO students develop strong musical foundations and discipline. 'Play' is a big idea. Our players learn to express themselves through music. They grow into confident individuals, developing deep friendships in the process.
Who: School-aged youth who'll practice and attend regularly
What: Classes are based on students' areas of interest, as they rehearse for the concert next March
When: Auditions and mandatory parent/student orientation in September — then Monday evening rehearsals October till March except holidays
How: Classes vary based on student's level, to provide most appropriate instruction
Students should be prepared to play their current solo piece and a scale of their choosing.