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LAYO musicians just after our Walt Disney Concert Hall performance on November 11, 2007.

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The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra is an Emeritus Youth Orchestra Partner of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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Los Angeles Youth Orchestra

     The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra is a creative environment where young musicians from the Los Angeles area come together to rehearse and perform symphonic music alongside professional musicians. Based at Milken Community High School, the orchestra presents young musicians with the chance to study established masterworks and the exciting opportunity to premiere new music. Additionally, the orchestra offers a variety of unique enrichment experiences including working with guest artists and mentoring with major orchestras. Students with two years of instrumental experience may audition, regardless of school affiliation. By providing an orchestral experience available to all students, the vision of the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra is to become a musical voice that embraces the entire Los Angeles community.