Month: August 2020

The Story of the WYSO Virtual Concert

March 11 seems so long ago and yet, it seems like only days. The WYSO Youth Orchestra had just completed two amazing dress rehearsals in preparation for a sold out March 13 concert at the Hamel Music Center. On the program just before intermission was the William Tell Overture by Rossini. The Youth Orchestra had been rehearsing for weeks: the horns, the...

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August Excitement – A Gift of New Percussion

WYSO has received nearly $90,000 of brand-new percussion equipment, courtesy of a private family foundation who wishes to remain anonymous. This generous gift was made possible because of the family’s history with, passion for, and active engagement with WYSO. The incredible gift includes 10 copper bowl timpani, 4 marimbas, a xylophone, vibraphone, chimes,...

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  • Babayosimi Fadiran
    I knew I wanted to join an orchestra after seeing my first concert ...
  • Ally Hansen
    I was inspired to start tuba after I heard my now private teacher, ...
  • Eddie Chen
    I began playing the violin when I was six years old and found my ...
  • Jasmine Maller
    My name is Jasmine Maller and I am a graduating senior from ...
  • Jessica Jiang
    From the first moment I picked up my violin in 6th grade (albeit ...
  • Sophie Griffith-Oh
    I still remember my very first WYSO rehearsal with Concert ...
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