American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras, Neighbor

The mission of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO) is to provide the highest quality musical experience that allows our students to grow as musicians and individuals, who then contribute to our nation's cultural landscape, as they become future artistic and community leaders. Recognized as one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation, AYPO provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for young musicians up to 21 years of age. With a nationally recognized artistic staff led by Music Director Daniel Spalding, a dedicated professional staff, and a host of volunteers, AYPO annually selects and trains over 400 of the mosttalented young musicians. For 47 years, AYPO has delivered programs of the highest caliber to young musicians and audiencesthroughout the Washington metropolitan region, earning an unrivaled reputation for excellence and distinction. AYPO is the Youth Orchestra in Residence at George Mason University Center for the Arts.

Selected by the 2011-2012 Catalogue for Philanthropy as "one of the best small nonprofits in the Greater Washington region."