APYO Concert Fall 2024

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (APYO) took the stage at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, delivering an evening of masterful performances. The concert featured diverse repertoire, showcasing the exceptional talents of APYO's young musicians across its various ensembles. The evening reflected APYO’s commitment to nurturing young musicians, with leadership from dedicated educators and conductors, including Er-Gene Kahng, Robin Sumpter, Matt Swerts, Ben Weir, and Grayson Reckner. 

Program Repertoire

Dobra Quartet

• Quartet for Four Violins - Grazyna Bacewicz

Philharmonic String Ensemble (Directed by Ben Weir)

• Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor - Johannes Brahms

Woodwinds & Brass Ensemble (Directed by Matt Swerts)

• Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - Edvard Grieg

Symphonic String Ensemble (Directed by Robin Sumpter)

• Symphony No. 6 (III. Scherzo) - Ludwig van Beethoven

Philharmonic Orchestra (Directed by Robin Sumpter)

• Egmont Overture - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Theme from Swan Lake, Opus 20a - Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Symphonic Orchestra (Directed by Er-Gene Kahng)

• Symphony No. 1, C Major, Op. 21 - Ludwig van Beethoven

Support the APYO

The concert also spotlighted the Arlene M. Warner Scholarship Fund, encouraging contributions to support the next generation of musicians in Arkansas.