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Theory & Composition
Music Theory & Composition

The Music Theory program is designed to create a working knowledge of written theory and aural skills that improve students’ capacity to understand and perform music at a higher level. The program features an Intermediate and Advanced Theory course available to Debut Orchestra and Concert Orchestra students, respectively.

CYSO’s Composition Seminar, comprised of Symphony Orchestra and Concert Orchestra students, provides
student composers with the opportunity to develop their compositional voice through improvisation, listening
exercises, score analysis, historical analysis and private composition lessons.

For more information about our Music Theory and Composition Courses please contact Brian at bbaxter@cyso.org.

My CYSO Story

I am the second of three members of my family to participate in the Chicago Youth Symphony program. My older sister, Alexis, was a violinist and my younger sister, Marissa, played the cello.
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