 The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra recently celebrated its 80th anniversary in the 2017-2018 season by commissioning local composer Austin Jaquith to dedicate a song to the orchestra.The DPYO is supported by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Association of Parents and Friends of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and by the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association.The DPYO is affiliated with the Youth Division of the League of American Orchestras.