It’s no secret that in addition to being accomplished young musicians, CYSO students are incredibly talented and versatile individuals in many other ways. To shine a spotlight on the exciting […]
A big congratulations to the 106 members of CYSO’s class of 2022! While we’re sad to say goodbye to these familiar faces, we cannot wait to see all the big things […]
Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI) identifies orchestral students from underrepresented backgrounds and those from low-income backgrounds or who would be the first in their family to attend college and prepares […]
CYSO is pleased to announce that Rafael Noriega has been recognized by the City of Chicago as a member of the 2019 Rising Star Honor Roll. The city of Chicago […]
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 […]
Social distancing brings many challenges, not the least of which is trying to stay connected to each other and the things we love. CYSO Social Media Team member and Philharmonic […]
CYSO students display their resilience and creativity on a daily basis, and never more so than now as we continue music-making while socially distant. CYSO Social Media Team member and […]
In 2017, then 13-year-old bassist Nicholas Boettcher had an idea to bring music lessons to teens serving time in the juvenile detention center near his home in Naperville. With the […]
We’re pleased to announce that Keith Calloway has been recognized by the City of Chicago as a member of the 2019 Rising Star Honor Roll. Presented by Mayor Lori Lightfoot […]
Evan McMahon is a violinist in CYSO’s Concert Orchestra and junior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School who also plays in the Whitney Young Chamber Orchestra. In addition to […]
