Florida Youth Orchestra
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 January 31, 2011.
- ^ "Youth orchestra holding tryouts Saturday for all South Florida musicians". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ "Tom Sleeper". Florida Orchestra Association. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2012.