Year: 2019

Greg Hettmansberger attended the November 22 Youth Orchestra Concert and was wildly enthusiastic about the performance. From the headline "WYSO Wows with Wondrous Performance" to the ending line, it is clear that Hettmansberger is a fan of the orchestra, the conductor, and the fabulous guest artists. Read more at . . . https://whatgregsays.com

The Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concerts begin Saturday, November 16, and continue on Friday, November 22 with a Youth Orchestra collaboration with guest artists Michael Rusinek (clarinet) and Nancy Goeres (bassoon). A native of Lodi, Wisconsin and a WYSO alumna, Goeres is the principal bassoonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Prior to coming to...

WYSO is pleased to announce the hiring of Zack Robbins as Development Director for the organization. Zack brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, having served in administrative and advancement roles for the University of Maryland-College Park, Duke University, the Morgridge Institute for Research, and the University of...

The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Barnard as WYSO Music Makers Program Director, effective August 19, 2019. Barnard is currently the conductor of the WYSO Opus One orchestra, a position she will continue to hold for the 2019-2020 season in addition to her WYSO Music Makers duties. Barnard, a music...

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras will once again perform at Concert in the Park on Wednesday, August 7 at 1200 John Q. Hammons Drive in the Old Sauk Trails Business Park. Hosted by The Gialamas Company, Concert in the Park is fun for all ages, and free for all to enjoy! Led by Youth Orchestra Conductor Kyle Knox, WYSO’s Youth Orchestra will perform...

All WYSO alumni are cordially invited to attend the UW School of Music and WYSO Alumni Reunion October 25 through October 27. The reunion is in conjunction with the Hamel Music Center opening weekend celebration. Highlights from the weekend include an opportunity to attend the official Hamel Music Center ribbon cutting, observe a WYSO rehearsal in Mills...

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras is pleased to announce that the Verona Area Community Theater (VACT) is the recipient of the 2019 Rabin Youth Arts Award. VACT was recognized in the “Artistic Achievement” category, which “recognizes an individual or organization who has made a significant contribution in areas such as teaching, program development,...

Last summer, WYSO alumna Emily Stephenson became familiar with the Minnesota Literacy Council while teaching a literacy class to children as a Summer Reads VISTA volunteer. “I had such a life changing experience that I chose to continue my service with the Minnesota Literacy Council,” Emily said. “I am passionate about the immense impact improving literacy...

The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras is proud to announce the Stanley and Shirley Inhorn Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship fund established with the goal of expanding access to WYSO programs and opportunities available to young musicians. Initiated with a $10,000 lead gift from WYSO Life Trustees Stanley and Shirley Inhorn, this fund will help...

Held Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 on the Edgewood College campus in Madison, the WYSO Chamber Music Camp is designed for musicians ages 11 to 18 interested in developing their performance and preparation skills with their peers in a fun, relaxed setting. Camp is open to all strings players, pre-formed woodwind and brass groups, and all non-WYSO...

Youth Orchestra will once again participate in a free side by side concert with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 at Overture Hall in Madison. The program includes two solo concerto performances from winners of the annual Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. Brian Liebau, flute, will perform Harty's In Ireland, and Benjamin Davies...

A special benefit concert for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Chamber Music Program, Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” examines how war can affect us individually and as a society. Now 100 years old, this captivating folktale tells the story of a soldier, a violin, and the devil set to music. What happens when you sell your fiddle in exchange...