At Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming spring performance at Orchestra Hall, we have a unique opportunity to feature a student conductor: CYSO oboist Zachary Allen. Selected by Maestro Tinkham for his dedication […]
Each year, CYSO presents awards to two stand-out students who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to CYSO and a drive for personal excellence. We also recognize a music educator who has […]
CYSO partners regularly with Classical Kids LIVE! to present their family-friendly productions of stories from the history of classical music. Told with live actors acting in front of an accompanying […]
Every Summer, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) brings together talented pre-college music students to form the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. These students, selected after […]
Our past Student Features have introduced readers to CYSO musicians who are active in the performing arts including theatre, dance, and even composition. This month’s Student Feature showcases something a […]
CYSO was proud to once again partner with the Chicago Bulls in a special video launching this week on honor of Black History Month. CYSO students were featured alongside other […]
This month’s student feature showcases violinist and composer, Sylvia Pine. In addition to being a fabulous violinist and member of CYSO’s Philharmonic Orchestra, Sylvia is also a young budding composer. […]
If you ask any musician, they’ll tell you the importance of rhythm in music. It’s what gives music life and what helps the notes jump off of the page. Symphony […]
Music is just one aspect of the performing arts, so it’s no surprise that many students who achieve on their instrument are also talented performers in other areas. This month’s […]
While their music making is top notch, we’re always impressed by what our young musicians get up to outside of the rehearsal room. Many are involved in various extracurricular activities […]
