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...
Month: May 2019
Inhorn Scholarship Fund Helps Eliminate Financial Barriers for WYSO Students
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...
Enroll in the WYSO Summer Chamber Music Camp
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...
WYSO Set to Perform Side by Side Concert with WCO
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...