Register for FASO JO & YSE (Carson)

FASO JO & YSE (Carson)

You have been invited to join the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) Junior Orchestra (JO) and Youth String Ensemble (YSE) for the Fall 2024 semester!

FALL 2024 Rehearsal & Performance Schedule (Subject to change)

Rehearsals are on Saturday from 1:30PM to 3:00PM (Call time - 1:15PM) at the St. Philomena Catholic Church Annex unless otherwise stated.

Rehearsal address: St. Philomena Catholic Church Annex, 21922 South Main Street, Carson, CA 90745

***No rehearsal on October 12 and December 1. ***

September 7, 15, 21, 28

SUN / September 15, 2024 - 3:00PM (Call time - 2:30PM): Performance at FASO Education Open House

Location: Brea Congregational Church (300 E Imperial Highway, Brea)

October 5, 19, 26

SAT / October 12, 2024: NO CLASS (GFC Family Camping)

November 2, 9, 16, 23

December 8, 15, 22

SAT / December 1, 2024: NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Weekend)

SUN / December 8, 2024: 2:00PM to 4:00pm (Call time - 1:30PM): Combined Rehearsal

SUN / December 15, 2024: 2:00PM to 4:00pm (Call time - 1:30PM): Combined Rehearsal

SUN / December 22, 2024 - 2:00PM (Call time - 1:30PM): Winter Concert

Location: Glendale Adventist Academy Auditorium (700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale, CA)

Repertoire highlights for Fall 2024 semester include:

  • Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut) (Traditional Filipino folk song, arr. Louie Ramos)

  • Furusato (My Hometown), 古里 (Traditional Japanese Folk Song, by Teiichi Okano, arr. Yukiko Nishimura)

  • Ancient Flower(Yukiko Nishimura)

  • Blazing Bows of the West, featuring The Magnificent Seven, How the West was Won and Blazing Saddles (arr. Michael Story)

  • Air on the G-String (Bach, arr. Doris Gazda)

  • Other pieces TBD

Tuition is based on the number of sessions in a semester and subsidized through grants and donations FASO receives. The average cost to the student is only $10 per session.

Tuition for Fall 2024 is $150 and due on the first day of class (September 7, 2024)

Any questions? Contact FASO’s Education Director, Louie Ramos, at luisramos91201@gmail.com.

After clicking the Submit button, you will see a payment page. Please click the Pay Now button to complete the registration and pay the $190 tuition for the Spring 2024 semester.