b'Vermont Youth Philharmonia The VYP offers young musicians their first symphony orchestra experience. With a full complement of woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, students perform movements from large symphonic repertoire and works by contemporary VYP gave me an opportunity to play Tuba,composers.instead of my usual Euphonium, in a fullRehearsal: Sunday afternoonsorchestral setting.The chance to expandConductor: Dr. Yutaka Konomy playing experience and joining one of the only groups able to play and performVermont Youth Strings in person last year was fantastic. VYS provides a preparatory orchestra Fisher experience for young string players. I love being a part of the VYOA for manyStudents hone their ensemble playing skills in a fun but focused setting. reasons, especially because the conductorsRehearsal: Sunday afternoonsand staff are incredibly dedicated to theirConductor: Asiat Ace Aliwork and to us as young musicians. This became really noticeable for me during theSee the VYS virtual school tour! pandemic, when they still managed to keep us excited and engaged. It was actually a highlight of my year. We are lucky tohave them! Wyatt35'