Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras mission is to inspire and cultivate personal excellence through music. After more than 75 years of music-making, CYSO continues to shape genertions of young leaders and musicians. Students collaborate and create in a learning environment like no other, developing fundamental skills including leadership, self-confidence, and teamwork. We are committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering each young musician so that they may pursue personal excellence both on and off stage. CYSO works with young musicians ages 6-18 in on-site and school-based ensembles, and offers community programming reaching audiences of all ages across the Chicago region. Our programs include symphony orchestras, string orchestras, steelpan, jazz band, chamber music, and music composition. We invest in our community through CYSO@CPS school-based ensembles and free concerts that reach more than 10,000 young people annually. CYSO promotes and provides ensemble-focused pro...