contemporary youth orchestra

“The APMAs is exactly where we were supposed to be.” Meet the Contemporary Youth Orchestra

Every award show worth its guest list needs a bona fide orchestra to both accompany performers and herald the arrival of guests to the stage. The APMAs was no different, acquiring the services of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, a 115-piece ensemble who not only started the show performing a symphonic medley of all the tracks […]

Contemporary Youth Orchestra perform all six tracks nominated for Song Of The Year at APMAs

Monday in Cleveland, the Contemporary Youth Orchestra kicked off the inaugural AP Music Awards by performing an overture with a medley of all six tracks up for Song Of The Year. In the medley, the 100-plus member orchestra performed renditions of the following:   1.”Still Into You” – Paramore 2. “My Songs Know What You […]

Watch Coolio conduct the Contemporary Youth Orchestra at the APMAs

“Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper Coolio gave an awesome performance of his hit song at the inaugural AP Music Awards, alongside Falling In Reverse and Issues' Tyler Carter. When the rapper wasn’t lying down verses with Ronnie Radke, he took some time to show off his skills as a conductor. Below, you can watch video of Coolio […]

Brendon Urie opens the APMAs with Sinatra's "Luck Be A Lady" and "Fly Me To The Moon"

Brendon Urie takes the Skully award for Best Vocalist at the APMAs! The Panic! At The Disco frontman also performed two Frank Sinatra classics with some help from the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, “Luck Be A Lady” and “Fly Me To The Moon.” Watch the clip that originally aired on AXS TV tonight right here on APTV! Thumbnail […]