The orchestra became independent of the Fairfax Symphony in 1978, and in 1993 changed the name of its main ensemble to the American Youth Philharmonic.
[3][4] The organization is among the most prominent in the Washington metropolitan area, performing at a number of prominent venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
[6] AYPO also conducts an outreach program to under-served students in Alexandria City Public Schools, called Music Buddies.
[8] AYPO's board of directors includes parents of young musicians in AYPO, including business figures such as Ben Baldanza.
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