The Youth Orchestras of Fairfax

TYOF is comprised of talented school-age musicians from the Greater Washington, D.C. area. We are proud to support two ensembles each year.

Rehearsals are held on Monday nights from 7-9 pm at Jeb Stuart High School.

JEB Stuart High School

3301 Peace Valley Lane
Falls Church, VA 22044

UNITED YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The UYSO is conducted by Dr. Peter Wilson and is an advanced ensemble, complete with strings, winds, brass and percussion. Students in this group have usually been playing their instrument for an average of 5-9 years.

CONCERT YOUTH STRINGS ENSEMBLE 

The CYSE is conducted by Mrs. Catherine Bond and features intermediate level strings. Students in this group have usually been playing for at least 3 years.

Thank you for your interest in TYOF. After 10 years of making beautiful Music TYOF is closing its doors. We do however wish for you to continue with your music and encourage you to find an alternative group to join.  Below is a list of local orchestras to help you with your search to find a new ensemble for next year.

Interested in joining TYOF?   Has your schedule changed and you are now free on Monday nights? Would you like to gain more playing experience by playing in an orchestra? Maybe your school doesn’t have an orchestra…well, check out TYOF! We will be holding auditions next week on February 11, 2013 and invite you to join us.

Mid-season auditions will begin at 6:00 pm @ Jeb Stuart High School. Please contact Teresa Smith @ teresa@tyof.org to arrange an audition. Audition materials can be found on our website.

We have made changes in the TYOF schedule for the last two concerts of the season. Please make note of these on your calendars!

Winter concert – changed to MONDAY March 4 @ 8:00 pm -Jackson Middle School

Spring concert - changed to MONDAY May 20 @ 8:00 pm – Jackson Middle School

We will NOT be performing on Sunday, March 10th or May 19th so please let Grandmas and Grandpas know about the rescheduled events.

Call Times for students -

UYSO – 6:30 pm

CYSE – 7:00 pm

Ladies:

CYSE – White Top, Black Bottom

White blouse with collar – Sleeves must be ¾ length or longer

Black pants or skirt – Skirt must be lower calf to ankle length and should not have a slit going beyond the lower calf

Black hosiery & dress shoes

Inconspicuous jewelry allowed

UYSO – All black attire

Black pants or skirt – Skirt must be lower calf to ankle length and should not have a slit going beyond the lower calf

Black hosiery & dress shoes

Inconspicuous jewelry allowed

Gentleman:  

White button down shirt

Black dress pants

Solid dark tie

Black dress shoes/socks

Black jacket (UYSO ONLY)

Please remove the dress rehearsal scheduled for Nov. 15 from your calendars and enjoy the evening off!

Please check out a local Master Class – it sounds like it will be a wonderful afternoon with violinist/Pedagogue Charles Castleman.

VASTA-GMU Charles Castleman Flyer MasterClass-10-7-12

TYOF is excited to announce our upcoming season schedule. Please make note of these rehearsals and concerts on your calendar. All rehearsals are on Monday nights with the exception of FCPS holidays and the Monday following a concert.

Concerts: 3:00 pm

November 18, 2012 @ Orange Hunt Elementary School

March 10, 2013 @ Jeb Stuart High School

May 19, 2013 @ Jeb Stuart High School

Printable version: Season Schedule 2012-2013