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Since 1956, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has been nurturing, challenging, and inspiring young minds through music, profoundly changing lives and our community for the better. MYSO has grown from one orchestra and 30 students to become the largest after-school youth orchestra in the country, and one of the most respected. 

 
 
 

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Students in the Program

25000

Audience Members Entertained Annually

63

Years of Excellence

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With your support, we are able to offer more than 40 ensembles and supplemental program options, ranging from symphony, string orchestras, jazz and steel pan bands, to music theory, composition, and international tours, providing quality musical experiences for a wide range of skill levels.

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Fanfare and Finale Concert

Sunday, April 28 at 6:00pm
​​The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Symphony are showcased in the ensembles’ final performances of the season.Tickets: Adult:…
​​The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Symphony are showcased in the ensembles’ final performances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium Reserve: $25. Location Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 219 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
​​The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Symphony are showcased in the ensembles’ final performances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium Reserve: $25. Location Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 219 N. Water St., Milwaukee,…
​​The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Symphony are showcased in the ensembles’ final performances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium Reserve: $25. Location Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 219 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
​​The Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Symphony are showcased in the ensembles’ final performances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium Reserve: $25. Location Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 219 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Apr
28

2019 Pathways to Success

Thursday, May 2 at 5:00pm
​​This fundraising event is an inspiring evening showcasing MYSO's work to nurture, challenge, and inspire young minds through music.​ Location MYAC
​​This fundraising event is an inspiring evening showcasing MYSO's work to nurture, challenge, and inspire young minds through music.​ Location MYAC
​​This fundraising event is an inspiring evening showcasing MYSO's work to…
​​This fundraising event is an inspiring evening showcasing MYSO's work to nurture, challenge, and inspire young minds through music.​ Location MYAC
May
2

Rhythm and Blues Concert

Saturday, May 11 at 1:00pm
Performance features all Jazz combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble, plus Calypso and Soca steel bands.Admission is pay-what-you-can. Location…
Performance features all Jazz combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble, plus Calypso and Soca steel bands.Admission is pay-what-you-can. Location…
Performance features all Jazz combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz…
Performance features all Jazz combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble, plus Calypso and Soca steel bands.Admission is pay-what-you-can. Location…
May
11

Flute Festival Concert

Saturday, May 11 at 3:00pm
​​The two flute choirs are highlighted in the ensembles’ final appearances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10. Location Schwan…
​​The two flute choirs are highlighted in the ensembles’ final appearances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10. Location Schwan…
​​The two flute choirs are highlighted in the ensembles’ final…
​​The two flute choirs are highlighted in the ensembles’ final appearances of the season.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10. Location Schwan…
May
11

String Serenade Concert

Saturday, May 18 at 1:00pm
​​The all-string ensembles Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West and String Orchestras North/Central will be featured.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium…
​​The all-string ensembles Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West and String Orchestras North/Central will be featured.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium…
​​The all-string ensembles Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West and String…
​​The all-string ensembles Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West and String Orchestras North/Central will be featured.Tickets: Adult: $12; Student/Senior: $10; Premium…
May
18

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2019 Concerto Competition Results Announced

by Michelle Hoffman on Monday, January 14
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 12, 2019. The…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 12, 2019. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at select concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Carrie Wang, violin Runner-Up: Holly Venkitaswaran, flute Honorable Mention: Travis Cooke, trombone; Abigail Hanna, cello; Clara Montes, violin; Alex Mortensen, oboe; Lauren Simmons, cello; Grace Woo, violin Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Winner: Zak Chen, violin Runner-Up: Julianna Vogl, violin Honorable Mention: Ingrid Buschkopf, violin; Benjamin Doerr, violin; Cynthia Yan, flute Philharmonia Winner: Leonardo Viglietti, flute Runner-Up: Clark…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 12, 2019. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at select concerts later this season. Please join…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 12, 2019. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at select concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Carrie Wang, violin Runner-Up: Holly Venkitaswaran, flute Honorable Mention: Travis Cooke, trombone; Abigail Hanna, cello; Clara Montes, violin; Alex Mortensen, oboe; Lauren Simmons, cello; Grace Woo, violin Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Winner: Zak Chen,…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 12, 2019. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at select concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Carrie Wang, violin Runner-Up: Holly Venkitaswaran, flute Honorable Mention: Travis Cooke, trombone; Abigail Hanna, cello; Clara Montes, violin; Alex Mortensen, oboe; Lauren Simmons, cello; Grace Woo, violin Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Winner: Zak Chen, violin Runner-Up: Julianna Vogl, violin Honorable Mention: Ingrid Buschkopf, violin; Benjamin Doerr, violin; Cynthia Yan, flute Philharmonia Winner: Leonardo Viglietti, flute Runner-Up: Clark…
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2018 Concerto Competition Results Announced

by Michelle Hoffman on Monday, January 15
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 13, 2018. The…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 13, 2018. The…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018…
MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 13, 2018. The…

SHEPHERD EXPRESS: MYSO Reaches Thousands of Kids Through Music

by MYSO on Tuesday, August 15
From the Shepherd Express: What arts program serves 1,000 elementary through high school students from 215 schools, 60 communities and…
From the Shepherd Express: What arts program serves 1,000 elementary through high school students from 215 schools, 60 communities and…
From the Shepherd Express: What arts program serves 1,000 elementary…
From the Shepherd Express: What arts program serves 1,000 elementary through high school students from 215 schools, 60 communities and…

Livia Romanov: With This I Bid You Farewell

by MYSO on Thursday, July 20
Let me write you, the reader, something memorable. Let me tell you about the times when my life had changed…
Let me write you, the reader, something memorable. Let me tell you about the times when my life had changed…
Let me write you, the reader, something memorable. Let me…
Let me write you, the reader, something memorable. Let me tell you about the times when my life had changed…

Hayley Jasinski: The Fulfillment of a Goal, Not the End of a Dream

by MYSO on Thursday, July 20
Day 10 I suppose not much has changed airline-wise between today and last Sunday — international flights are still impossible…
Day 10 I suppose not much has changed airline-wise between today and last Sunday — international flights are still impossible…
Day 10 I suppose not much has changed airline-wise between…
Day 10 I suppose not much has changed airline-wise between today and last Sunday — international flights are still impossible…
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