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Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
The CYSO invests in the future of music and the next generation of leaders. Students learn from Chicago’s most respected professional musicians, perform in the world’s great concert halls, and gain skills necessary for a successful future.
The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras is investing in the future of music and the next generation of leaders. CYSO provides music education to more than 650 young musicians ages 6–18 through full and string orchestras, jazz, steelpan, chamber music, masterclasses, and music composition. Students learn from Chicago’s most respected professional musicians, perform in the world’s great concert halls, and gain skills necessary for a successful future.
CYSO Community Partnership Programs support music training and access for more than 8,500 young people each year. The organization works with youth in diverse Chicago neighborhoods through after-school ensembles and the Ambassadors Program, which brings student musicians into CPS elementary schools to perform interactive concerts. CYSO orchestras also present free community and education concerts throughout the season.
CYSO alumni go on to play in the world’s finest orchestras and ensembles, and are also found working as doctors, lawyers, teachers, community leaders, and business professionals. Whether or not a graduate continues music studies after his or her time in CYSO, young people leave with increased self-confidence, a strong sense of discipline, and a deep appreciation for music and the arts.
The CYSO would like to specially thank Steven Gooden.
