Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall – Spring 2022

CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra took the stage for their final concert of the season on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The performance included the world premiere of Bernard Rands’ AURA, attended by the composer himself. Our 21/22 student award winners were announced, including Taki Salameh and Anika Veda, recipients of the Mollendorf Award; Adam Kipp, recipient of the Albert Pick III Award; and Nicholas Boettcher, recipient of the Music Directors Award. Also presented was CYSO’s Music Inspiration Award to Glenbard East’s Timothy Fawkes, who was nominated by Accelerando Strings’ Danielle Diaz. And finally, Kaytie Faries from Illinois Council of Orchestras also presented CYSO with the 2021 Youth Orchestra of the Year award. The evening will open with a special performance by Philharmonic Orchestra.

Photos by Ed Spinelli