OZARKS PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
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The OPYO Orchestras


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Andante Orchestra

The ANDANTE ensemble is a string orchestra for beginning string students whose aim is to refine technique and hone their ability to play within an ensemble. ANDANTE students participate in our marquee winter and spring concerts as well as community events throughout NW Arkansas.
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​Andante Orchestra rehearses from 6:00 - 7:30PM Monday evenings.

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Presto Orchestra

The PRESTO ensemble is OPYO’s intermediate string orchestra aimed at string students with several years of playing experience. PRESTO musicians learn advanced string technique, style, and ensemble balance to prepare them for placement in OPYO’s Youth Symphony Orchestra. PRESTO participates in our marquee winter and spring concerts as well as outreach events throughout NW Arkansas.
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Presto Orchestra rehearses from 6:00 - 8:00PM Monday evenings.                                                                                                               

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Youth Symphony of the Ozarks

YSO is OPYO’s premiere ensemble for advanced string, wind and percussion students, providing them an opportunity to play in a full symphony orchestra. Students perform works from the standard orchestral repertoire, including selections from Berlioz, Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and more. YSO members participate in 5+ concerts each season including our marquee winter and spring concerts and several community concerts in NW Arkansas featuring the winner of the OPYO annual concerto competition.​
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YSO rehearses from 6:00 - 8:15PM Monday evenings.
The Ozarks Philharmonic Youth Orchestras

​Dan Mays, Music Director & YSO Conductor
Jerry Lane & Greta Lane, Presto Conductors
Krista Mays, Andante Conductor
anne mclaughlin, OPYO Manager​

All photography on this site by chari cross
  • About Us
    • OPYO Ensembles
    • Dan Mays, YSO Conductor
    • Jerry Lane, Presto Conductor
    • Krista Mays, Andante Conductor
    • OPYO Alumni >
      • In Memoriam
  • Join OPYO
    • How to Join
    • Audition Instructions
    • OPYO Registration
    • Tuition & Scholarships
    • Tuition Payment Options
  • Season Calendar
    • OPYO Concerto Competition
  • Members
    • Important Documents
    • Parent Volunteering
    • Concert Dress Policy
    • OPYO Parents' Guild >
      • Summer Music Camps
  • Support OPYO
    • Sponsorships & Advertising
    • Sponsorship Form
  • Contact Us