b'ensemblesStudents grow up here. Whats one of our favorite aspects of the VYOA? We offer programs for every age. Whether your student is a beginner or looking to advance their skills, students willIm excited about VYO because after a year find themselves among incredible of being home for covid, I can finally get instructors, an engaging group ofback to playing with like-minded people who peers, and will develop a love forhave the common interest of making music. music-making as they strive forExperiencing the energy of an orchestra, excellence.particularly a youth orchestra, gives me the feeling that we are making something beautiful Orchestras and raw to share with the community- like: The VYO is our flagship orchestra featuringHey, look what these young people can do!our most advanced musicians. MembersLauraperform full-length symphonic works andI feel that playing an instrument in generalpresent three concerts at the Flynn Centerprovides experience in self-discipline, for the Performing Arts each season. Theconfidence, and reliability that is valuable in VYO also tours internationally, havingmany areas of life outside of performing. VYO performed in Spain, Portugal, Iceland,allows me to utilize these skills on another level, Germany, the Czech Republic, France, andwhile being challenged and meeting new people China.that enjoy playing music as much as I do!Rehearsal: Sunday afternoons AlixConductor: Dr. Mark Alpizar34 35'