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Listen to the Future!
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) Announces World Premiere Performance at The Chicago Cultural CenterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: The CYSO Debut Orchestra and Preparatory Strings will be performing at the DePaul University Concert Hall on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of conductors, Terrance Oliveras Gray and Dan iella Valdez. The concert is free and open to the public. Led by Associate Conductor Terrance Oliveras Gray, the DEBUT ORCHESTRA is the intermediate level orchestra of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. The schedule includes weekly rehearsals, sectionals, and several concerts at major Chicago venues. The Debut Orchestra also participates in the Civic Orchestra's innovative mentoring program, MusiCorps sm, which includes several visits by Civic Orchestra members who coach sectionals and sit in on full rehearsals. The PREPARATORY STRINGS is the beginning-level string program of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. Weekly rehearsals focus on technique, ensemble performance skills, basic string repertoire, and required beginning-level theory. Preparatory Strings students have the opportunity to perform as a string orchestra within an encouraging environment. Led by Conductor Dan iella Valdez, the program is open to string musicians who have played their instrument for at least two years and have basic music reading skills. The DePaul University Concert Hall is located at the corner of 800 West Belden Ave, Chicago For more information visit www.cyso.org or call 312.939.2207 x31 About the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Founded in 1946 by parents and volunteers who wished to provide a quality orchestral music experience for children, the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) has grown from a single orchestra to a comprehensive family of musical programs designed to provide outstanding opportunities in classical music and resources to all Chicago area youth. CYSO now directly serves more than 350 musicians ages 7 to 18, over 5,000 Chicago Public School students, and over 40,000 audience members each season. Today's CYSO includes four core orchestras; enrichment through chamber music, theory, and a select chamber orchestra; performance opportunities for young adults who are pursuing professional careers in music; extensive work with Chicago Public Schools and collaborations with a wide range of the top music and education organizations, representing a broad spectrum of city life and entertainment. The CYSO is a long-time resident in the historic Fine Arts Building, just blocks from its primary performance venue— Symphony Center 's world renowned Orchestra Hall. The CYSO is internationally recognized for producing the next generation of professional musicians. Notably, 100% of CYSO students pursue college studies, with approximately 75% of each year's graduating class continuing their music training at some of the nation's finest conservatories, colleges and universities. Many go on to play professionally in the top orchestras in the nation and abroad. The CYSO continues to be acknowledged as one of the premier institutions of its kind in the United States. Recently, the organization received its 6th award for adventurous programming from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); the CYSO performed at the 2005 Chicago Humanities Festival, was featured on Public Radio International's syndicated From the Top radio show; and was the only Illinois orchestra invited to perform at the prestigious 2005 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, an international conference of instrumental music educators. The CYSO gives students the best performance opportunities available. The Symphony Orchestra performs at Symphony Center 's Orchestra Hall twice per season and has delighted audiences at Grant Park Music Festival, Ravinia Festival, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The National Hall in the Palace of the Arts in Budapest, The Rudofinium in Prague and Carnegie Hall. |
