Best Youth Performing Ensemble
"My work with the orchestra was an ultimate musical experience. The Students are thoroughly prepared by its Music Director Kayson Brown. The energy and enthusiasm of the orchestra is almost contagious. I would highly recommend this program to all youth who have a passion for orchestral music."
-David Cho
Associate Conductor,
Utah Symphony
"Collaborating with the orchestra was a delightful experience. This is a hard working group and their commitment to great music is exemplary. "
-Kory Katseanes
Director of Orchestras,
Brigham Young University
"I am impressed with the quality of orchestral training. The students were well prepared and enthusiastic about music making."
-Dr. Robert Baldwin
Director of Orchestras,
University of Utah
“We express appreciation to the Lyceum Philharmonic for a meaningful, shared concert experience during their recent visit to BYU-Idaho. Kayson Brown clearly provides a rich, artistic experience for his students. They exhibited musical maturity beyond their years.”
- Dr. Robert Tueller
Director of Orchestras,
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Be a part of the "Best Youth Performing Ensemble" in the state, according to Best of State Utah 2009. As one of only three orchestras in the country invited to perform at the 2010 American String Teachers Association National Conference, this extraordinary program is recognized as one of the premier educational orchestras in the country.
Talented young musicians come from across the state to be immersed in this family friendly environment of musical excellence. Whether your musician is a young beginner or one of the top high school musicians in the state, one of our four audition-only orchestras will open their eyes to the possibilities that only come when surrounded by other musicians who share the highest musical standards. Students play side-by-side with the finest university orchestras in the West including, BYU Philharmonic (2007), University of Utah Philharmonia (2008), and BYU-Idaho Symphony (2009).
If this program sounds right for your young musician please do not hesitate to contact American Heritage School at 801.642.0055 or program director Kayson Brown at kbrown@ahsmail.com .
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