American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras

The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) is group of orchestras formerly known as Northern Virginia Youth Symphony Association. Comprising two full orchestras (the American Youth Philharmonic [AYP] and the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra [AYSO]), a training orchestra (the American Youth Concert Orchestra [AYCO]), a string orchestra (the American Youth String Ensemble [AYSE]) and several chamber groups. AYPO has been led for many years by music director Luis Haza, a violinist in the National Symphony Orchestra. AYPO is the official youth orchestra in residence of George Mason University.