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I have been playing the trumpet for about ten and a half years. Being a member of CYSO’s  Symphony Orchestra has enabled me to experience my favorite thing about being a musician.
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Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) is internationally recognized as one of the premier youth orchestras in the United States.  For over 60 years, its programs have provided music education and instrumental training of the highest quality to Chicago metropolitan area youth.
New and Noteworthy
CYSO Receives Eighth ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming
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Violinist David Taylor & Cellist Stephen Balderston Join CYSO in Exciting New Training Initiative
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Watch videos from our South American Tour concerts
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