Entries by VYOA Staff

Announcing the 2014-15 VYO Senior Soloists

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Congratulations to our 2014-15 VYO Senior Soloists! This season’s senior soloists are: Emma Baker, viola Jake Dombek, flute Jillian Reed, flute John Yao, cello Stay tuned for concert information!

Jake Kahn/VYOA 5k Fun Run – Sunday, May 18

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Join us on Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 am for the Jake Kahn/VYOA 5k Fun Run at the Elley-Long Music Center!  All proceeds from this event support the VYOA’s school tours, an important program that brings music to schoolchildren all over the state of Vermont.  Bring your family and friends to run, walk, or cheer […]

50th Anniversary Concert Weekend – May 2 & 4

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The VYOA celebrates its 50th anniversary with two very special concerts!  On Friday, May 2, the concert that launched the Vermont Youth Orchestra returns to Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, the location of the first VYO concert.  The orchestras of the VYOA come together to re-create the concert performed 50 years ago in April 1964 […]

Radio Auction – Thursday, May 8, 2014

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Click HERE to view a full list of auction items, auction blocks, item values, and starting bids. Bid on a variety of exciting items and support the VYOA!  On Thursday, May 8th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, the The Radio Vermont Group will host an on-air auction of dozens of items with all proceeds going […]

Spring Concert Weekend – April 12 & 13

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Our Spring Concert Weekend is just around the corner!  Join us for two days of exciting orchestral and choral performances by five VYOA ensembles as our students perform their spring repertoire.  All performances take place at the Elley-Long Music Center. Saturday   1:00 pm — Vermont Youth Strings Asiat Ali, conductor Tickets available at the […]

A Golden Jubilee: Celebrating 50 Years Young!

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Tickets are on sale now!  Click here to order. The VYOA celebrates 50 years young with a Golden Jubilee!  Please join us on Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 pm for a special evening honoring the founders of the Vermont Youth Orchestra.  This ticketed cocktail-hour event will include performances by VYOA students, refreshments, cash bar, and […]

Calling All VYOA Alumni!

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Calling all VYOA Alumni! The VYOA’s 50th Anniversary season is off to a great start and will culminate in our gala anniversary concert at 3pm on May 4, 2014 at the Flynn Theater in Burlington, VT.  We are thrilled to invite our alumni to join the weekend celebration in several ways: 1. Share your memories […]

Get a 50th Anniversary mug with your donation to the VYOA!

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The Vermont Youth Orchestra Association celebrates 50 years!! There is something about the VYOA that brought you to our website, and we’re glad you’re here! What do you love about the VYOA?  Do you have fond memories as a former VYOA student? Are you a parent of a current or former VYOA student?  Maybe you’ve […]

VYOA Open House – Sunday, November 3

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The VYOA will be having an Open House on Sunday, November 3.  Stop by the Elley-Long Music Center between 2:30 & 5:30 pm to ask questions, observe a rehearsal, get information about our ensembles and programs, and enjoy some snacks.  Bring your friends and family or anyone interested in what the VYOA is all about!

Imani Winds Master Class – Saturday, October 26

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Please join us on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Elley-Long Music Center for a master class featuring the world-class woodwind quintet, Imani Winds.  This is a wonderful opportunity to learn while watching world-class musicians work with VYOA students.  Free and open to the public! Imani Winds Biography – www.imaniwinds.com […]