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Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä led a cello masterclass on Wednesday, February 18. Sponsored by the Negaunee Music Institute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association in […]

On August 2nd, 2025, the young musicians of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) made their debut at Lollapalooza, bringing the authentic sounds of live instruments to the stage. Their performance […]

We are pleased to announce an important leadership transition on the CYSO Board of Directors. With Gratitude to our Outgoing Chair CYSO would like to express our deepest gratitude to Board […]

Dear Friends, One month ago, our CYSO Symphony Orchestra began its musical and cultural journey in four cities in Spain with two recordings and four concerts. Before we left, I shared that […]

The start of summer marked a special opportunity for CYSO, as we were invited to perform at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. For Symphony Orchestra, this was our send-off […]

There are moments in life that remind you why you fell in love with music in the first place. Performing in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra on my very first […]

“We went on tour, and I remember being on stage, and I am certain that it changed my life because I have never felt anything like that felt.” – Anthony McGill, CYSO […]

On Sunday, May 18, the stage of Orchestra Hall came alive with music, energy, and celebration as CYSO’s Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras performed their final concert of the season. Family, […]

As we prepare for an exciting day of performances on May 10 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, we sat down with two of our conductors to get a behind-the-scenes look at […]