We recently celebrated Women in Music at our 2023 CYSO Gala and for the event, created more than a dozen 70’s rock style posters celebrating women musicians, conductors, and composers. […]
In the world of classical music it’s not uncommon to see the same composers headlining every concert, with the same handful of pieces being played over and over again. Though […]
The 2023 CYSO Gala: Women in Music took place at Chicago’s The Geraghty on Saturday, February 25. Celebrating pioneering women who continue to pave the way in music, CYSO was […]
Auditions can be nerve-wracking, regardless of whether it’s your first or 50th time. Today musicians have to be ready to audition in person in front of judges as well as […]
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. […]
We’ve had an incredible 2022 at CYSO! Beginning with the second half of our 75th anniversary celebrations and ending with a triumphant performance at The Midwest Clinic, our students stretched […]
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 […]
CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra returns to this year’s Midwest Clinic, a prestigious annual band and orchestra conference. The event, which draws 17,000+ attendees from all over the world, runs from December […]
There was a winter chill in the air on Sunday night, but inside Symphony Center it was full of warmth and energy as Symphony Orchestra took the stage for their […]
