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The APYO

Join the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (APYO) Free

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. 

Register Below!

Details

(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

LOCATION

Thaden School

800 SE C Street

Bentonville, AR 72712

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

ABOUT THE APYO

 

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.  

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

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 

Meet the APYO

Register For APYO Auditions:

 

Students should be prepared to play their current solo piece and a scale of their choosing.