Category Archives: FYO Students

When the Music Seems Too Easy

Over the years, we occasionally hear from students or their parents that the child finds the ensemble music too easy.  We hope that this post will help explain why we program the concert music at the level we do and how a student of the FYO should approach the study and practice of the ensemble…

What a New Beginner Needs to Participate in the FYO

Here is the information about the accessories needed to be  a well-equipped beginner in the Flagler Youth Orchestra. Method Book First, your method book. String Builder, Book 1. Be sure to purchase the version for the instrument your child is playing. Here is a link to the book for violin at Amazon.com, but you can…

My Musical Journey

I hope this story will serve as an encouragement to all my fellow students. I first began playing the violin five years ago; my Mama (who had never played the violin) was teaching me at home with a curriculum that was supposedly designed for parents who had never played before. Sounds crazy I know! We…

String Classes at ITMS

We look forward to seeing you today for classes. Come prepared, practiced and ready to learn something new! Don’t forget the attendance and tardy policy. Showing up for all classes (and on time) will make a difference in your progress! If you are unable to attend due to sickness or family emergency, please contact the…

Strings Program Open Enrollment

The eighth season of the Flagler Youth Orchestra’s county-wide strings program is about to begin. All interested students and parents are invited to attend an open house and information session on Wednesday, September 12 at 5:30 pm in the Indian Trails Middle School cafeteria to sign up and learn about the program. ♫     Enrollment is…

Name That Orchestra!

As we approach the start of the seventh season of the Flagler Youth Orchestra strings program, we decided ensembles with names like “Group B” or “Ms. Caren’s Orchestra” would no longer serve us well. It’s time for our five ensembles to each have a unique name for our students to identify with. But we need…

March 15: FYO Spring String Concert

Above photo used with permission. Sean Foreman / 3rd Foundation The Flagler Youth Orchestra performs its second concert of the 2009-10 season on Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the Flagler Auditorium in Palm Coast. Conductor Jonathan May will lead three orchestras with more than 250 string musicians — a cross-section of public, private…

Feb. 15: No string classes

There will be no string classes on Monday, February 15. Students are encouraged to practice often during this week-long break.

Jan. 4: Regular string classes resume

Regularly scheduled string classes resume on Monday, January 4. If you have any questions before then, please call (386) 263-2543.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Wishing all of you the very best the holidays have to offer.

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