Notable Achievements
The FYAO has a 13 year history of serving the Central Florida community. Here are some of the highlights:
- 1997 FYAO incorporated as a non-profit organization
- 1998 Jonathan May was appointed as the FYAO’s first Artistic Director
- 1998 FYAO accepts offer of rehearsal space from UCF
- 1998 FYAO begins its inaugural season with 3 orchestras and takes a concert tour of Austria
- 2000 Michael Miller is appointed Associate Conductor
- 2001 FYAO takes a concert tour of Italy
- 2002 FYAO Chamber Symphony is established
- 2003 Philharmonic Chamber is established, bringing the total orchestras to five
- 2004 Cellist Kenneth Kuo was featured as a guest artist.
- 2005 Dr. Bruce Curlette, clarinet, is a featured guest artist. FYAO Summer Music Academy held in Gmunden, Austria
- United Arts of Central Florida A+ Award 2005
- 2006 Cellist Barbara Theim is featured guest artist. FYAO partners with Trinity Preparatory School for rehearsal space
- 2007 In its 10th Anniversary Season, the FYAO commissions 3 new works. Jazz singer Barbara Morrison and the Daniel May Trio are featured as guest artists
- 2008 The FYAO performs in Carnegie Hall. Dr. Rick Greenwood from UCF is named as Associate Conductor
- 2009 FYAO performs at the opening of the Burnham Institute in Orlando
- 2010 Founding Artistic Director, Jonathan May, passes away unexpectedly. A beautiful memorial service is held at Northland Church with an orchestral performance of FYAO members and alumni, and members of the professional music community
- 2010 Dr. Alvaro Gomez is named as Principal Conductor of the FYAO. Jon Territo and Ross Amkraut are named as Assistant Conductors
