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DC Youth Orchestra Program
DC Youth Orchestra Program
Mon Jul 29 2013, Bittersweet Zine
Photo essay about DC Youth Orchestra Program and its history, community, culture and ways to get involved.
DC Youth Orchestra Program's Youth Orchestra Performs at THEARC - March 3, 2013
Tue Feb 26 2013, DC Thrifty Mom Blog
DCYOP parent writes about an upcoming concert & instrument petting zoo and how a DCYOP petting zoo sparked interest in her daughter to play.
Local Student Wins Solo in Orchestra Performance
Tue Feb 26 2013, Falls Church News-Press
Jillian Khoo, DCYOP Youth Orchestra Concertmaster, won DCYOP's concerto competition and will perform Bruch's violin concerto on March 3rd.
McLean Teenager Wins Concerto Competion
Wed Feb 20 2013, McLean Patch
Concert on March 3, 2013 at THEARC features 14-year-old Youth Orchestra Concertmaster playing Bruch violin concerto.
Welcome DCYOP's New Executive Director!
Wed Sep 5 2012, The Hill Rag
Joshua Simonds, who joined DCYOP as Executive Director in June, discusses his background and vision for the organization.
For Young Players, Music With the Maestro
Thu Oct 22 2009, The Washington Post
Maestro Lorin Maazel visits the program.
Musically Bridging the Gap - Changing the Statistics in the District
Wed Oct 14 2009, Street Sense
A Street Sense article about the DC Youth Orchestra Program.
DC Youth Orchestra Program voted "best music classes" by Nickelodeon Parents Connect!
Mon Aug 17 2009
The DC Youth Orchestra Program has been voted "best music classes" in the greater DC Metropolitan area by Nickelodeon's Parents Connect.
DC Youth Orchestra Program - Music for Young People; Achievement for Life!
Sat Jun 6 2009
The DC Youth Orchestra Program was the subject of a front page article in the Metro Herald June edition.
D.C. Double-Play
Fri Jun 5 2009
The Symphony Magazine, a publication of the League of American Orchestras, features the DC Youth Orchestra Program. Magazine issue is July/August 2009.
DC Youth Orchestra: Success on a Shoestring
Fri May 29 2009
DC Youth Orchestra Program was the subject of a feature article on NPR's All Things Considered program on May 29, 2009.
DCYOP Goes Web 2.0!
Fri May 22 2009
The DC Youth Orchestra Program this week unveiled its new website at www.dcyop.org. In addition, the site contains a social networking component allowing alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the program to gather online, exchange ideas, learn about concerts and events, and hold online discussions.
Go City Kids and Parents Connect - Best of Washington, DC
Fri May 1 2009
The DC Youth Orchestra Program has been nominated for the Best of Washington DC picks, as the "best music classes" for 2009. Voting is ongoing through July 15, 2009. Vote daily!
Egg Roll Served With A Side of Exercise
Tue Apr 14 2009
Article about the Easter Egg Roll 2009, including mention that DC Youth Orchestra performed at the event.
Easter Egg Roll - Good Morning America
Mon Apr 13 2009
The DC Youth Orchestra Program caught on GMA performing at the White House. Mentioned also by WH social secretary being interviewed for the event.
DCYOP performs and speaks at the NEA
Fri Mar 27 2009
Students from the DC Youth Orchestra Program performed at the Arts Council of the National Endowment for the Arts meeting on March 27, 2009. In addition, Executive Director, Ava Spece, was asked to speak to the council. She provided a 5-minute speech, attached here.
Expecting hard times, orchestras are changing their tune
Tue Mar 17 2009
Article from Columbia News Service including interview with Executive Director Ava Spece from the DCYOP. Also, photo of students in the DCYOP included.
Tuning Up for Music Lessons
Sun Mar 1 2009
Washington Parent article including interview with Ava Spece, Executive Director of the DCYOP.
Giving Thanks For Good People And Good Deeds
Sun Nov 23 2008
Marc Fisher, Washington Post
Charity Spotlight
Sat Nov 1 2008
Blog feature of DC Youth Orchestra Program.