Alumni Spotlight: Barrick Stees, ’77
1977 CYSO alum Barrick Stees has established himself as one of the most respected bassoonists of our time. He serves as assistant principal bassoon of the Cleveland Orchestra, instructor at […]
1977 CYSO alum Barrick Stees has established himself as one of the most respected bassoonists of our time. He serves as assistant principal bassoon of the Cleveland Orchestra, instructor at […]
Of the CYSO alumni who go on to be professional musicians, many also find themselves teaching music as well. And it’s not uncommon that these alumni teachers send their students […]
There is a rich history of CYSO alumni going on to play with some of the world’s greatest orchestras (in addition to achieving in all sorts of fields!). A prime […]
Whether in the Fine Arts Building or in Orlando, Florida, the CYSO community has a way of finding each other. Orlando-based alum Kathy (Tait) Thomas, ’88 reached out to us […]
CYSO is saddened to hear of the passing of Richard Oldberg, a 1956 CYSO alum. Richard was a respected musician and educator, serving as a long-time member of the Chicago […]
As part of our 75th Anniversary celebrations this season, we are catching up with CYSO alumni who are making an impact both on and off the stage. Today’s alumni spotlight […]
On Sunday, November 14, CYSO alum Mary Elizabeth Bowden will return to her old stomping grounds, joining Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert at Orchestra Hall. Mary will perform the Midwest premiere […]
As part of our 75th Anniversary celebrations this season, we are catching up with some of CYSO’s amazing alumni who are making an impact both on and off the stage. […]
The CYSO Alumni Award recognizes distinguished orchestra members from the organization’s seven decade history and is awarded based on an alum’s contribution to music and culture. This year’s award honors […]
COVID-19 cancelations have been hard of musicians of all ages, but for last spring’s high school seniors it was especially heartbreaking. Not satisfied to let all her practice go to […]