| You can't spell 'metronome' without 'mentor' For nearly 50 years, the Fairfax County-based American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras have offered an opportunity for orchestral training and performance to young musicians. ". For violinist Esther Yoon, "It has been a truly unforgettable and gratifying experience. Katja Yeager, a violinist, said "the most rewarding part of being a mentor is seeing the student succeed. Peggy Adams, AYPO chair, noted that while the organization "provides the highest-quality musical experience that allows our students to grow as musicians and individuals, it is really important that we give back to the community and to public schools. "We want to help those musicians who cannot afford quality music instruction lessons. For nearly 50 years, the Fairfax County-based American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras have offered an opportunity for orchestral training and performance to young musicians. The group also is the Youth Orchestra in Residence at George Mason University. The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras was selected by the 2011-2012 Catalogue for Philanthropy as "one of the very best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region. Nearing its 50th anniversary, the AYPO is noted for presenting classical music concert performances at a near-professional level of musicianship and artistry. According to Adams and Jack Walton, AYPO executive director, the Music Buddies program provides eight months of free, weekly private music instruction to those who may not be able to afford regular private lessons. Mentors receive training from a professional music educator every one to two months on how to teach younger musicians. On June 4, there will be the annual Music Buddies Showcase Recital. Music Buddies enables older members of AYPO to provide free, weekly private music lessons to younger students who might not be able to afford them. Music director and conductor Daniel Spaulding spoke proudly of "the passion that these young musicians bring to each and every performance. As the school year comes to a close, the organization will have two special musical events. "The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras are helping to make classical music vibrant and meaningful to a brand new generation of young people. "I wanted to be a mentor because I wanted to help those who desired to learn. |
Friday, 1 June 2012
You can't spell 'metronome' without 'mentor'
