CYSO IS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF MUSIC AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
CYSO IS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF MUSIC AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
We recently celebrated the end of the 2019-2020 season with CYSO Week—a 5-night virtual celebration with virtual orchestra performances, student interviews, and so much more. Catch up on every moment of the week online now!
Want to be a part of CYSO? Spots remain in our 2020-2021 season ensembles! Learn more about how you can join our orchestra, jazz, and steelpan programs.
CYSO joined with music organizations from across the city to announce a $3.5 million grant to fund the creation of the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI).
About CYSO
CYSO's mission is to inspire and cultivate personal excellence through music. We believe that ensemble music training develops young people with the skills necessary to achieve, whether in or outside the music world.
Through orchestras and small ensembles led by some of Chicago's most respected music educators, students develop self-discipline, communication and collaboration skills, and a deep appreciation for the arts.
With more than 650 young musicians ages 6-18 in on-site programs, and another 8,500 students in community engagement programs, CYSO is investing in the future of music and the next generation of leaders.
CYSO'S IMPACT, AT A GLANCE
CYSO Spotlight
CYSO's Keith Calloway was recently named to Chicago's 2019 Rising Star Honor Roll, a city-wide recognition for the city's most accomplished young creatives.
Keith, who began studying music at age 5 and was part of our inaugural steel orchestra along with playing cello in CYSO ensembles, write that "being a member of CYSO has allowed me to not only develop essential skills for musicianship, but also skills working in groups and leadership.”
