CYSO’s Class of 2022
August 8, 2022
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 […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Lucie Ticho, ’16
August 5, 2022
As one of the youngest musicians to be accepted into CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra at just 12 years old, Lucie Ticho continues to break barriers and thrive as a young adult […]
Composer Profile: Amy Beach
August 1, 2022
Amy Beach was a distinguished yet underrated American composer who wrote many fine works for chorus, chamber ensembles, orchestra, and piano. She has the distinguished role of being the first […]
CYSO Collaborates with Emmy-winner Sean Hayes and Goodman Theatre’s “Good Night, Oscar” Play
July 26, 2022
We are thrilled to finally be able to share a special project that’s been under wraps for a while—Earlier this spring, CYSO took part in a collaboration with Goodman Theatre […]
Alumni Spotlight: Jerome Fifer, ’53
July 21, 2022
When students leave our program and move onto the next chapter of their lives, they begin a special relationship with CYSO as an alum. Regardless of whether or not they […]
Disability Pride Month: 5 Disabled Musicians to Know
July 20, 2022
Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July, commemorating the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. The act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in public services […]
Alumni Spotlight: Beatrice Chen, ’18
July 18, 2022
Many CYSO musicians have gone off to become incredibly successful orchestral performers and Beatrice Chen is no exception. As an alumni from the year of 2018, Bea is the newest […]
2022 Tour Blog: You Leave a Part of Yourself When You Go
July 8, 2022
CYSO’s 2022 Tour is officially wrapped, but the memories (and a bit of the jetlag) remain. While 10 days may not sound like long, bassist Tom Gotsch reflected on the […]
2022 Student Award Winners
July 7, 2022
Each year, CYSO presents awards to students who have distinguished themselves throughout the season and during their time in our ensembles. Chosen by our artistic and administrative staff, here are […]
2022 Tour Blog: Vienna Waits for You
July 6, 2022
Tour goes by in the blink of an eye. One moment you’re packing your suitcase and then suddenly, it’s our last stop! For our final concert, students performed in the […]
