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FSYO Partners With WKMG Local 6 for Holiday Concert December 8

2012-13 FSYO Concert Poster Holiday Concert ORLANDO, FL– (Nov. 20, 2012) - The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will once again collaborate with WMKG Local 6 and the City of Orlando to present the third annual WKMG Local 6 Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 8, featuring the FSYO and benefiting the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Network. In 2011, attendees contributed $600 in Salvation Army Red Kettle donations and 160 gifts for children in need.

Hosted by WKMG Local 6 talent, and featuring FSYO’s award winning youth orchestras, this concert will echo the sounds of the season, and feature a visit from a very special ho-ho-holiday guest. This concert is free to the public, and begins at 3 p.m. at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, 195 N Rosalind Avenue, Downtown Orlando.

“We here at WKMG Local 6 are very proud to be able to put on this wonderful holiday annual event for our community. Everyone who attends will be entertained by our incredible Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, and have the opportunity to make Christmas a little brighter for our local children in need by donating to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. This is important to us as our neighborhoods, families and communities are at the center of what we do at Local 6. We hope this year’s event will be bigger and better than the last and we commend all those involved in helping to make it just that.” says WKMG Local 6.

Admission is free, but a donation to the Salvation Army is suggested.

A standing ovation thank you to Muni Strings of Winter Park for sponsoring t-shirts for our students!

We love the shirts! Thank you!

In FREE Concert, FSYO students compete for a chance to solo with the Symphonic Orchestra

Concerto Competition Poster Cropped A November 11 Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra recital showcases the 2012-2013 season’s Annual Concerto Competition Finalists as they compete for the chance to play their concerto accompanied by the FSYO’s Symphonic Orchestra. Previous winners have gone on to study at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, The Boston Conservatory, and many other prestigious institutions.

Finalists underwent a round of auditions to qualify them for this recital. Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of the most talented student musicians in Central Florida!

The recital begins at 6:30 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the College Park Baptist Church, 1914 Edgewater Drive. Join us in congratulating the students on their hard work during a post-concert reception. Admission is free.

FSYO's own Vanessa and Tyler welcome guests with music!

Early this morning, FSYO students Vanessa and Tyler represented the FSYO with rousing music, welcoming distinguished guests to Orlando's Amway Center, for Mayor Buddy Dyer's State of the City address.

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We loved seeing our print sponsors, OUC!

Halloween costumes, snacks to share and fun in the courtyard!

As a much deserved break from Fall rehearsals, FSYO hosts an annual Fall celebration for students to show off their Halloween costumes, run around in the beautiful weather, and share snacks outside. Check out the costumes pics below.

Congratulations to all!

We're so proud of all 4 Orchestras for their performance at our 56th Seaon Opening Concert! Rookie and returning students braved the big hall at the Bob Carr to a large crowd. See below for pictures from the exciting day.

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