Congratulations students!

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On behalf of everyone at the VYOA, I wish to congratulate the talented young musicians of VYO, VYP, VYS, Chorus, and Chorale on their incredible OrchestraChorusPalooza performances. Palooza gives us a unique opportunity to bring our entire organization together, and powerfully demonstrates the musical and personal growth our students experience during their years with the VYOA. If you were in the audience on Sunday, I trust you were moved by the joy and passion with which the musicians performed, and by the inspirational reflections of our senior speakers.

We are deeply grateful for everyone’s attendance at the concert, and for the support of the sponsors, volunteers, donors, and community partners that make these memorable musical experiences possible. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure young Vermonters have access to the high quality musical experiences they need and deserve!

Benjamin Klemme, Music Director

Photo credit: Arielle Thomas

Meet Flat Tchaikovsky!

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Click here for a printable paper Tchaikovsky

As part of our “Tchaikovsky in Vermont” project, illustrator and parent of alumni Tim Newcomb created this paper Tchaikovsky. Follow @VYOAorg, cut out your paper Tchaikovsky, and take photos with him over the coming months. Share your adventures with Flat Tchaikovsky on social media using the hashtag #tchaikovskyinvt

Three lucky winners will receive a VYOA gift bag!

 

Vermont Youth Orchestra Offers Transformational Learning for Children

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Vermont State Homes offers resources for every step of the home buying process because they understand what a big purchase and decision a home is. That’s why S. Mathur wrote an article about the invaluable opportunities we, the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association (VYOA), provide young Vermonters right here in Colchester. As people start to think about where they’d like to settle down, it’s nice to know what each community has to offer. Thank you, Vermont State Homes, for recognizing that, “music is a way for children to learn life skills and citizenship.” Click here to read the Vermont State Home article, “Vermont Youth Orchestra Offers Transformational Learning for Children”.