AYO Chamber Music Concert

Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Nave (3502 Spenard Rd)
~6:30pm

Featuring music by Schubert, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and more!

With a special performance by AYO Concerto Competition participant, Donovan Mahoney (cello).

Building a community where music education and performance are valued and shared

AYO Names Executive Director

Alaska Youth Orchestras is pleased to announce that Pierre Derycz will assume the role of Executive Director for the Alaska Youth Orchestras (AYO) in August 2023. “We are delighted to welcome Pierre as our new Executive Director! says AYO Board President Nate Berry.  “We are confident that Pierre’s leadership will further enrich the artistic and educational experiences we offer to our youth musicians and their families. We look forward to working closely with him and witnessing the positive impact he will undoubtedly make on our organization.” Pierre brings a…
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A New Chapter For AYO

Alaska Youth Orchestras (AYO) begins a new chapter in the 2023-24 season. After five and a half years of leadership, our Executive Director, Denise Brown-Chythlook, is starting a new professional journey. “It is with mixed emotions that I end my time as Executive Director of AYO,” says Denise. “Although it is difficult for me to step away from such a remarkable organization, I am confident that AYO will continue to flourish and evolve under new leadership. Together we have built a solid foundation that we can be proud of, and…
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Classics & Cocktails

Thank you to the generous donors and funders who made Classics & Cocktails possible! We are pleased to announce that we raised $43,000 towards next year’s operational expenses. We can’t wait for our 2023-24 season as we continue building a community where music education and performance are valued and shared!
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Alaska Youth Orchestras

LINN WEEDA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In honor of Linn Weeda’s 31 years as AYO Music Director, the Linn Weeda Scholarship Fund exclusively supports tuition scholarships for musicians are experiencing financial hardship, as well as to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each AYS musician’s tuition is subsidized by $1300, leaving just $700 in payable tuition. The…
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OFF-BEAT PERCUSSION FUND
Support the Anchorage Youth Symphony Percussion section by contributing to the OFF-BEAT PERCUSSION FUND. Established in 2021 by AYS Percussion Alums Jacquie Braden (’09) and Eiden Pospisil (’12), funding will support AYS percussionists through tuition scholarships, equipment purchases, and private lesson assistance. DONATE TO THE OFF-BEAT PERCUSSION FUND
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