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We asked the musicians of the inaugural National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America to share photos of their hometowns on social media last week. A diverse, vibrant, and beautiful photo album emerged.
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READ: Today, we're pleased to announce details for the inaugural July 2013 tour by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, including five performances in the US and abroad from July 11-21.
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Today, we're pleased to announce the names of the 120 exceptional young musicians from across America, specially selected to come together this summer as part of the first-ever National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America.
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READ | WATCH: Young musicians ages 16–19 interested in applying for the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) must submit an audition video as part of their application. Clarinetist David Valbuena, who recently prepared a sample audition video as an example for interested applicants, answered a few questions about his process.
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READ: Helen Cha-Pyo, music director of the Empire State Youth Orchestra, shares what she loves about working with a high-caliber youth orchestra, and reflects on the the lasting impact such experiences can have on a young musician's life.
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