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AYO Spring Concert Sat., May 7

The Armstrong Youth Orchestra Program’s Spring Concert will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the GSU Armstrong Campus. The concert will feature the Serenade Strings Ensemble, the Repertory Strings Ensemble, and the Armstrong Youth Orchestra featuring horn soloist and Concerto Competition winner Elizabeth Crafton. The strings ensembles will perform… Read more »

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Congratulations Class of 2021

Gabrielle Elise Doney Gabrielle Elise Doney was born in Richmond GA and has been with AYO, LYO and RYO for many years now, playing the oboe and percussion. Gabrielle was selected for District Honor Band for the last 4 years, and also has been the percussion captain for Richmond Hill High School Band for 3… Read more »

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Announcing Auditions for Fall 2021

The Armstrong Youth Orchestra Program will be accepting audition videos for the Fall 2021 Semester. All currently enrolled and new students must audition. Audition Video Due Dates: August 22 for Strings August 29 for woodwinds and brass Please upload your audition video to YouTube and email the video link to ayosavannah2004@gmail.com. We have openings for:… Read more »

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Butter Braids Fund Raiser

The Armstrong Youth Orchestra is selling Butter Braid pastries to raise money for the orchestra’s operating budget and for student scholarships. If you’re interested in purchasing Butter Braids and supporting our orchestra, please talk to one of our students, or get in touch with us and we’ll place your order! The deadline for Butter Braid sales is October 28.

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AYO Returns for Fall 2020

The Armstrong Youth Orchestra is planning to resume in-person instruction for students in September. Social distancing, mask-wearing, self-monitoring and other safety protocols will be strongly recommended.

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