Welcome to Austin Youth Orchestra!
Our mission as Austin Youth Orchestra
is to provide an exceptional music education that enriches the lives of developing musicians in our community by working cooperatively and collaboratively with schools
and teachers in the region.
2024-2025 Season Concert and Rehearsal Schedule
August 19 Symphony Chair Test Due Via Google Classroom recording
August 26 Philharmonic Chairs Test Due Via Google Classroom recording
September 9 AYO/AYOA: Start Date
September 16, 23 & 30 Rehearsals
October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Rehearsals
October 26 Symphony Side by Side Concert Bates Recital Hall Time TBD
November 2 ONLY Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert AISD PAC Time TBD
November 4, 11, & 18 Rehearsals
November 25 Student Holiday: Thanksgiving (No Rehearsal)
December 2 Rehearsals
December 9 AYO Practice and AYOA Winter Concert Austin High 6:30 pm
December 15 AYO Sinfonietta & Philharmonic Bates Recital Hall 4:30 pm
December 15 AYO: Symphony Concert Bates Recital Hall 7;00 pm
January 13 Symphony / Philharmonic: Start Date
January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Yes, Rehearsal)
January 27 Sinfonietta & AYOA: Start Date
February 3, 10, 17, 24 Rehearsals
March 3, 10, 24 & 31 Rehearsals
March 9 ONLY Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert TBD
March 17 Student Holiday: Spring Break (No Rehearsal)
April 7, 14, 21 & 28 Rehearsals
April 21 Easter Monday (Yes, Rehearsal)
May 4 AYO: Concerts Bates Recital Hall 4 & 6 pm
May 5 AYOA: Concert Austin High 6:30 pm
May 12 AYO Auditions
May 19 AYOA Auditions
AYO Recruiting Video - HD 720p.movAYO Scholarships
The Austin Youth Orchestra and Academy offers a limited number of scholarships.
Those in financial need may apply by using this application and process.
For more information please contact:
Ana Maria Solis-Herrera
Executive Director
MsSolis-Herrera@austinyouthorchestra.org
Fidencio Solis
Organizer
Mailing Address
AYO and AYOA
PO Box 5385
Austin, Texas 78763
Physical Address
Austin High School
1715 W Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78703
