American Youth Symphony

The mission of American Youth Symphony (AYS) is to train gifted young musicians for professional careers in symphony orchestras; to make music available to the community through admission-free concerts; and to foster music appreciation and provide instruments to children attending underserved public schools through music outreach. Hailed as one of the nation’s leading youth orchestras, the American Youth Symphony is dedicated to the artistic and professional development of outstanding musicians. Activities are designed to enhance their musical education through exceptional performance experience. The program helps them develop the full complement of skills required of a first-class musician in the 21st century.

Opening Night 2009-2010 Concert & Gala

Royce Hall
November 22, 2009, 6:00pm

American Youth Symphony opens its 2009-10 season on Sunday, November 22, 2009, with a spectacular concert featuring celebrated violinist Sarah Chang leading the orchestra in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. The symphony’s own Alexander Treger conducts Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Concert begins at 6 PM at UCLA’s Royce Hall followed by 8 PM gala dinner featuring comedian Paul Reiser as Guest Emcee.

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AYS at Royce Hall (UCLA): 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 90095

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