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Auditions
Membership is based on Auditions held
annually in June, but students are welcome to
audition any time during the year for seats
that are available. Acceptance into the
orchestra is considered a distinct honor for
serious young musicians. Once accepted,
children are permanent members and can return
each season without re-auditioning.
For further information, contact Myra Weaver
at 954-558-3227 or FYOmusic@gmail.com.
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the only regional children’s arts organization
in South Florida, the Florida Youth Orchestra
annually serves nearly 400 children who reside
in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
counties.
Ranging in age from 4-18, they participate in
seven different orchestras with levels from
beginner to highly advanced. This allows
students to move upward as their skills
increase.
A vast diversity of membership distinguishes
the Florida Youth Orchestra, with
nationalities that span the globe and an
extensive array of religions, ethnicities,
gender identities and socioeconomic status.
The Florida Youth Orchestra is a family, where
members support each other in a nurturing
environment of cooperation – not
competition. They are united in their
love of music and their commitment to reaching
their individual potential.
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What
our members say about the FYO
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“FYO has been part of my
life for over a decade, and I truly
appreciate every moment that I have
spent here. Now that I’m graduating, I
will dearly miss my Monday rehearsals
and I hope to be lucky enough to find
another orchestra that can come close to
repeating my experiences here. One thing
is for certain: my FYO bumper strip will
forever grace the back of my car.”
Ariana Baurley,
Principal Orchestra
“FYO has widened my interest in
music, and has given me wonderful
opportunities to perform. I love FYO!”
Karam Atli,
Principal Orchestra
“The Florida Youth Orchestra has done
wonders for me. I’ve had a ton of fun
over the last three years, and I will
stay in FYO to learn more new and
amazing things.”
Daniel Zevallos,
Symphony
“FYO has made me practice harder and
push myself to go farther.”
Raszana Shoemaker,
Repertory Strings
“I think FYO has changed my life for
the better.”
Chris Accetturo,
Principal Orchestra
“I feel that FYO has given me many
skills beyond music that I will carry
forever.”
Alex Fox,
Principal Orchestra
“FYO has become a major part of my
life. It’s great, from the practices
to the great teachers and to the fun.
In modern words,“FYO ROCKS!”
Sabrina Biton,
Chamber Strings
“It gives me a chance to express
myself in ways that I cannot during my
daily life”.
Donald Michelin,
Symphony
“Joining FYO was – and still is – one
of the best decisions of my life. I
got to play at Carnegie Hall and at
Jamestown for the 400th Anniversary of
America. I learn new things every
week. What’s not to love about it?”
Christopher Mignacca,
Principal Orchestra
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