You Tube Symphony

By Ryan Svendsen

Youtube is finally going in the right direction.

A couple months ago, Youtube hosted a worldwide audition for the first ever "Youtube Symphony". Michael Tilson Thomas (the director of the San Francisco Symphony) had the honor of conducting the symphony.

Don't underestimate the power of this orchestra based on Youtubes stereotypical video. No, there aren't any laughing babies in the orchestra or Charlie's getting their fingers bitten. They are all professional musicians who took the time to audition and gather "hits" in order to play in Carnegie Hall, the Mecca of Concert Halls.

What is next to come? An audition for youtubes first ever Hip hop group or Rock group?

I dunno, but while Classical music continues to decline among the younger generation, props to Youtube for linking it to the world wide web in an attempt to revive it.

Keep it Classy Youtube-

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