FMAYS was founded in 1967 to give musically talented students an opportunity to expand their musical experiences. The organization was designed as an addition to middle and high school music education programs in the community. Our organization serves youth within a 100-mile radius of the FM Area. FMAYS provides a valuable resource to students from smaller schools which do not have string programs. The geographical draw of the organization, the audition process, the excellent level of direction provided by the conductors, and the coachings with professional musicians all combine to create an exciting and stimulating educational experience for the young musicians.