Austin Youth Chamber Orchestra
Mission
The
Mission of the Austin Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) is to promote excellence
and enjoyment of small group music playing while actively bringing chamber
music, in its broad sense, to become a part of the Austin community at large.
Dedication
The
AYCO is an organization dedicated to providing and enhancing music education
and performance opportunities for its members. The organization cultivates an environment that is conducive
to facilitating its membersÕ musical and social development. At the heart of this dedication is a
spirit of concerted collaboration that guides each player in using his/her
individual talent, knowledge, experience and creativity to making each ensemble
performance a unique process of communication brought forth for all interested
audiences of different ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs.
Members
Under
the direction of Dr. Feng Zhao, the AYCO is made up
of ten talented and committed string players aged 10 to 15.
Events
December 8, 2007 AYCO
Christmas Concert at the Lakeline Mall
December 15, 2007 AYCO
Christmas Concert at the Children Settlement Home of Central Austin
January
6, 2008 AYCO
New Year Concert at the Steinway Piano Gallery
January
19, 2008 AYCO
Chinese New Year Concert at the Asian American Cultural Center
Early
May, 2008 AYCO
Mid-Year Concert at the Becktell & Blackerby Violin Shop of Austin
End
of May, 2008 AYCO
Mid-Year Concert at the Steinway Piano Gallery
Early
June, 2008 AYCO
will perform for the Northwest Hill Chamber Music Camp
Summer
of 2008 AYCO
will tour and perform in Italy, France and Austria
Since
the AYCOÕs establishment in September of 2007, the
group has planned and/or executed a series of performances. While its member musicians may be young
in their chronological ages, they are committed to individual and group
development, as well as sharing the gift of music with the Austin public, groups
that may have emotional and/or economical challenges, and ethnic communities
which promote a vibrant and positive outlook of life.
Contact
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2008