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Potomac Valley Youth Orchestras
The Potomac Valley Youth Orchestras (PVYO), is a non-profit youth orchestra program formed to give serious young musicians in Montgomery County Maryland an opportunity to explore the art of orchestral ensemble playing. PVYO was founded in 1990 by Doris Gazda, one of the country's leading music educators, and a teacher in the Montgomery County public school system. The PVYO continues to provide young musicians enhanced music opportunities, including perforances at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. PVYO's programs include a Preparatory Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia, Flute Choir and a Clarinet Choir.

William Hollin is the returning music director. PVYO also receives artistic direction from an advisory board that includes:

William Hudson, Music Director, The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra; Elisa Koehler, Music Director, The Frederick Orchestra; Joel Lazar, Music Director, The JCC Symphony Orchestra; Jackson A. MacInnis, Recording Producer & Engineer, XM Satellite Radio; Freelance TV and Film Composer; Peter Sirotin, Violinist, Mendelssohn Piano Trio; Larry Williams, Director, Peabody Preparatory Brass & Winds Division French Horn, Lyric Brass Ensemble, Golden Horn Artist.