Florida Youth Orchestra
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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
. The orchestra has more than 300 members. Under the direction and guidance of its Music Director Thomas Sleeper
, the FYO performs for thousands of concert-goers each year in addition to regular appearances on local and national television and radio broadcasts.
Bob Weaver
Bob Weaver was one of the USA's first TV weathermen.-Biography:Weaver was born in New York City. He moved to Florida to attend the University of Miami...
. The orchestra has more than 300 members. Under the direction and guidance of its Music Director Thomas Sleeper
Thomas Sleeper
Thomas M. Sleeper is a modern American composer and conductor. His music has been described as 'hauntingly mysterious' and 'richly lyrical'. He is currently the Director of Orchestral Activities and Conductor of the University of Miami Frost Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theater...
, the FYO performs for thousands of concert-goers each year in addition to regular appearances on local and national television and radio broadcasts.