My name is Natalie Minor. I am one of the student violinist at FYO. I have been in this program for 4 years now and have made a lot of progress. I would like to thank Mrs. Sue, Mrs. Maggie, Mr. Jeff, and the other teachers. These three teachers stuck[...]
I wanted to thank everyone at the FYO for all their hard work and time you have given to my daughter and every other son and daughter out there. When Kilie Kelso asked me to take her to the FYO because she wanted to play a violin, I was like, "Not [...]
Now that I've grown into an adult, I'd like to formally thank El Gervasio for being such a significant and positive influence on my life. I took private violin lessons from El beginning when I was only 5 years old and continued for roughly 10 years. [...]
Margaux and Seth When my mother first found out about FYO earlier this year and told my family about it, my little brother, Seth was instantly on board. As for myself, not so much. But, my parents found a way to get me to try it. I, of course, was [...]
After several months of contemplating moving to Florida, we began researching homes on-line. With family in Ormond Beach, the search was on. However, while looking for schools and activities, I came across the Flagler Youth Orchestra with Jonathan [...]
Noah, FYO cellist. On the topic of learning to read music and traveling the world, our beloved Jonathan May once said, “You can travel to any country and not be able to speak or understand their spoken language, but start playing with the [...]
Annabel, Betsy and future student, Chloe As parents and residents of Palm Coast for more than 23 years, we want you to know how our family has been impacted by FYO. Our oldest daughter Annabel is 12, and has just completed her fourth year with [...]
Who would have thought that even the sound of children tuning their instruments could conjure images of dew soaked fields, its mist stirred only as the sun passes its hand across the not yet cut grass, wild still and untouched except, perhaps[...]
Tristan started with the FYO in September '12. While he thought is sounded "cool" to play violin, he didn't realize the work that went into it. He didn't make it through the first year, because he just didn't want to practice. After several talks [...]
Music has helped my daughter overcome being bullied. My daughter first touched a violin in kindergarten. Ms. Cheryl had one at the open house for Wadsworth Elementary. She instantly fell in love with it. She had to wait until 3rd grade to join the [...]