American Youth Symphony
The American Youth Symphony’s mission is to inspire the future of classical music by providing landmark fellowships to virtuosic young adults and exceptional, innovative, and free concerts to the Los Angeles community. Competitively selected, our orchestra is comprised of 100 musicians who represent extraordinary talent from all over the world. By offering our community remarkable concerts at world-class venues, we remain committed to creating access and opportunity for everyone to experience the inspiration of this beautiful art form. An elite fellowship opportunity, AYS is designed to prepare the concert artists of tomorrow for leadership in 21st-century orchestras and ensembles. Musicians receive in-depth exposure to the varied styles of symphonic music, from classical masterworks to world premieres and unforgettable film scores.
Flute Audition Prep, Flute Excerpt: Prokofiev, Symphony No. 1
Flute Audition Prep, Piccolo Excerpt: Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4
Alex Mansour shares about his piece, Zephyr
Flute Audition Prep: RAVEL Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No.2 | Rehearsal 176-179
Flute Audition Prep: DEBUSSY Afternoon of a Faun | Opening Solo
Carlos Izcaray, Geometric Unity performed by American Youth Symphony
Cielito Lindo, Breakdown for Violin 2
Cielito Lindo, Breakdown for Viola
Cielito Lindo Play-Along for Violin 1
Cielito Lindo, Play-Along for Cello
Cielito Lindo, Play-Along for Bass
Cielito Lindo, Breakdown for Bass
Cielito Lindo, Breakdown for Cello
Cielito Lindo, Breakdown for Violin 1
Cielito Lindo, Play-Along for Viola
Cielito Lindo, Play-Along for Violin 2
AYS Alumni Interview with Ronald Kidd, Anthony Plog, and Jock Ellis
Ginastera Variaciones Concertantes performed by American Youth Symphony
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 performed by American Youth Symphony
Bandlab Tutorial (Mobile App), Lesson 6: Using Reverb and Delay
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges: Symphony No. 1 Performed by American Youth Symphony
Anna Clyne: Within Her Arms Performed by American Youth Symphony
Bandlab Tutorial (Mobile App), Lesson 5: Using Equalization and Compression
Aaron Copland: Three Latin American Sketches performed by American Youth Symphony
Bandlab Tutorial (Mobile App) Lesson 4: Recording Vocals
Interview with AYS Alumna and violinist, Geneva Lewis
Essential Elements #61 for Bass, with Coach Mark
Essential Elements #61 for Viola, with Coach Jenny
Essential Elements #143 (The Birthday Song) for Viola, with Coach Jenny
Essential Elements #143 (The Birthday Song) for Bass, with Coach Mark