Jazz Orchestra combo groups show off their chops! Tickets on sale in January.

Join us for an evening of glamour par excellence! CYSO’s 2020 Gala celebrates the enduring Gershwin classic, “An American in Paris,” and music of the legendary city of lights. As our largest fundraising event of the year, the Gala supports world-class music education for young people from across the Chicago region. Featuring cocktails, dinner, live auction, and performances from members of CYSO's Symphony Orchestra, Kaiso Steel Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and Preparatory Strings. Info and tickets at cyso.org/gala

Join us for a free masterclass with violist Roger Chase on Saturday, February 15th. This event is free and open to the public! Born in London, Roger Chase studied at the Royal College of Music with Bernard Shore and in Canada with Steven Staryk, also working for a short time with the legendary Lionel Tertis. He made his debut with the English Chamber Orchestra in 1979, and has since played as a soloist or chamber musician in major cities throughout…

Join us for the final round of CYSO’s Concerto Competition. Finalists will perform beginning at 6:30pm. The winner of the competition, who will perform at this fall’s Orchestra Hall concert, will be announced at the end of the evening Event is open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

CYSO’s Jazz Orchestra present two free Education Concert for CPS students at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Details on our Education Concert series here. When: Tuesday, March 10th - 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM performances Who: 4th, 5th, & 6th graders and their teachers Where: The Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Ave. Cost: Schools must provide their own transportation, but there are no other costs. Click HERE to register online, then email a copy of…

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CYSO’s Chamber Showcases are a series of two events highlighting students in our Chamber Music program. Join these small ensembles as they perform at Chicago’s Pianoforte Studios.

Philharmonic Orchestra joins Classical Kids Live for a family-friendly performance of "Tchaikovsky Discovers America" at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Tickets on sale this spring!

CYSO’s Chamber Showcases are a series of two events highlighting students in our Chamber Music program. Join these small ensembles as they perform at Chicago’s Pianoforte Studios.

CYSO's Philharmonic Orchestra performs Classical Kids Live's Tchaikovsky Discovers America in two performances for CPS students at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. When: Tuesday, March 31st - 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM performances Who: 3rd & 4th graders and their teachers Where: The Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Ave. Cost: Schools must provide their own transportation, but there are no other costs. Click HERE to register online, then email a copy of your transportation confirmation…

CYSO’s festival of chamber music, Chamberpalooza takes place in Rooms 833, 825, and Curtiss Hall (10th floor). Visitors are encouraged to travel from room to room to experience the sounds of CYSO’s various chamber music ensembles.  This event is free and open to the public!

Interested in CYSO’s Jazz Orchestra? Join us for an evening of open rehearsals, info session, and more! Stop by to experience what it’s like to be a member of the orchestra and get answers to all your questions from CYSO staff.

Join Symphony Orchestra in a run-out concert at Downers Grove North High School. Free and open to the public!

CYSO’s Steel Orchestra ensembles take the stage in their final performance of the season. Tickets on sale in April.

Join CYSO for our premier event of the spring! Symphony Orchestra takes the stage under the baton of Music Director Allen Tinkham, with an opening performance from  Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets on sale in April.

Join CYSO's Debut Orchestra, Preparatory Strings, and Overture Strings take the stage for their final concert of the year. Tickets on sale in April

Concert Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra take the stage in their final performance of the season. Tickets on sale in April.

CYSO’s Jazz Orchestra takes the stage at Berwyn’s Wire. Tickets on sale in April