Arkansas Philanthropic Orchestra History

The Arkansas Philanthropic Orchestra (APO): APO was founded in 2008 by a group of people who have been inspired by music and have a great love for it. Miles Fish was the leading pioneer in the founding of this Orchestra. Their goal in establishing the Orchestra was to provide professional performance opportunities for musicians, educational concerts for younger people and provide an after-school string program. Steven Byess is currently running the Orchestra and strives to build the community with this organization. The Arkansas Philanthropic Orchestra tries to provide a well-rounded musical education for young musicians, and try to employ local and professional musicians. The APO is paired with the University of Arkansas and they allow students to join the APO, which lets them perform with very qualified musicians in the area, and they also provide chances for students to perform as a guest solo during the APO concert season.

Biographies
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Ludwig Van Beethoven was born on December 17, 1770 and passed away on March 26, 1827. Beethoven is one of the most influential and poplar composers of the classical period. He is remembered for being one of the best composers and pianists of his time. He made his first performance when he was seven years old. When he was twenty-one he moved to Vienna to study with Joseph Haydn. In the late
Handel was a British Baroque composer, who spent much of his career in London. He was well known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Within fifteen years of Handel’s career he started three commercial opera companies. One of Handel’s most famous works still to this day is, “Messiah.” Handel is one of the greatest Baroque composers and he is also remembered for “Water Music” and “Music for the Royal Fireworks.” One of his greatest accomplishments during his career is, composing over forty operas in thirty