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Support CYSO
Support CYSO

By supporting CYSO you become a major part of one of the premier youth orchestras in the country. Each season, thousands of gifted musicians and Chicago Public School students participate in our ensembles and education programs… programs that are made possible with your support. Tuition only covers one fifth of the total cost of each student's participation in CYSO. We depend on support from our patrons and volunteers to make up the difference and help maintain the high-quality and enriching musical experiences our students and audiences have come to expect.

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Over the years, CYSO students have gone on to become orchestra members of some of the most recognized names in the world of classical music including: The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The New York Philharmonic, The Academy of Saint Martin-In-The-Fields, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and many others. By giving to CYSO, you are not only supporting its programs, but the virtuosic musicians of tomorrow and the future of classical music.

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Ways to Give
Donate to our Annual Fund
A cash gift to CYSO helps out where it is needed most. A donation can be given in honor of someone else or as a tribute. All cash gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. CYSO accepts cash gifts by check or credit card and donations can be made online, over the phone or via mail.

Make a recurring donation
Monthly contributions are a convenient and easy way to provide a reliable source of support for CYSO. Each month, we will automatically charge your card for your desired donation amount. You may opt out of monthly gifts at any time.

Participate in a fundraising event
CYSO holds three main fundraising events each year – the golf outing, The Noteworthy Night Gala, and CHILL. Our Associate Board also holds events throughout the year. Attending an event is a fun way to celebrate CYSO. Opportunities include purchasing a ticket, becoming a sponsor, or donating goods for raffles or auctions.

Contact your employer about a matching gift
Many employers will match your gift, thereby doubling or tripling your impact on CYSO. Check with your employer to see whether it offers a matching gift program. Often times, you will be required to submit a form to your employer with your donation amount and the date you made your gift.

Plan a gift
Want to make a gift that will benefit thousands of children for generations to come? Leave a legacy gift to CYSO through gift planning. The simplest and most common planned gift is a bequest to CYSO in your will. You can also designate CYSO as the beneficiary of your retirement plan or of a life insurance policy.

How to Donate
If you have any questions or wish to make a donation over the phone, please call Sarah Rutherford, Interim Development Manager at 312-939-2207 x25 or email her at srutherford@cyso.org.

CYSO is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Federal Identification Number (FIN): 36-6109808
My CYSO Story

The energy present at the first rehearsal of the year is palpable.  I see the long line of kids jockeying for a chance to find out where they are sitting in the orchestra.
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