The Florida Youth Orchestra is a philharmonic orchestra for young musicians, ages 6 – 19. It was founded in 1988 by South Florida's first TV weatherman Bob Weaver.[1] The orchestra has more than 400 members.[2] Under the direction and guidance of its Music Director Thomas Sleeper,[3] the FYO performs for thousands of concert-goers each year in addition to regular appearances on local and national television and radio broadcasts.
References
edit- ^ "Youth Orchestra Flourishes". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ "Youth orchestra holding tryouts Saturday for all South Florida musicians". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ "Tom Sleeper". Florida Orchestra Association. Archived from the original on 2012-05-27. Retrieved 2012-04-27.