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With 1,000 musicians in 25+ ensembles, we nurture, challenge, and inspire young minds through music.

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We're still looking for a few talented musicians to join MYSO for the 2026-27 season! 🎶 We have open chairs in the following sections:

🎻 String Bass (all levels)
🎻 Viola & Cello (middle & high school)
🎻 Elementary string players (all instruments)
🎵 Bassoon (all levels)
🎵 French Horn (all levels)

If you or someone you know is interested, reach out to Dan Duffy at danduffy@myso.org by Friday, August 14th.

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Meet Amanda Koch, MYSO’s Sinfonia Coach.

Amanda regularly performs with the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and other orchestras and ensembles in Wisconsin, Illinois, and beyond. She is co-founder of Steeplechasers, an organization that presents a series of free chamber music concerts in sacred spaces throughout Wisconsin.

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💥 Reminder to join us Wednesday at the Bradley Symphony Center for an evening celebrating the next generation of Milwaukee's classical musicians with @wisconsinpublicradio

Our Senior Symphony--and other top young musical talent from across the area--will perform. Doors open at 5:30 PM; performances begin at 6:30 PM.

Admission is FREE. Reserve your tickets at the link in our bio. by @myso1956

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While in Milwaukee this week for his soloist debut, violinist Julian Rhee offered a masterclass to students from Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra.

An alumni of MYSO himself, Rhee has stated, "MYSO kindles and nurtures the most powerful core elements of music in each and every student and creates a space that builds perhaps the most important experience for any young musician: community.”

We greatly appreciate this time given from Rhee to aid these talented, young musicians in our community!

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10 days ago

Did you know that part of how MYSO’s large ensembles prepare for concerts happens in sectional rehearsals?

Musicians break into smaller groups by section, such as second violins or cellos, or by instrument type, such as brass or woodwinds. Working with a professional coach who specializes in their instrument, musicians can spend focused time digging into their parts and getting extra support.

Sectionals are an opportunity to work on technique and musical details while getting practical solutions to challenging passages and answers to questions. And musicians get to know the players around them, strengthening the teamwork, communication, and collaboration that make an ensemble successful. All of that focused work comes together when musicians return to the larger group, helping create a stronger, more confident, and more connected ensemble.

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Meet Johnny Padilla, MYSO Jazz Studies Instructor.

A multi-instrumental musician from Miami, FL, Johnny relocated to Milwaukee in 2002 and has spent his career touring and performing with artists like Jimmy Buffett, Mongo Santamaria, Arturo Sandoval, and Paquito D'Rivera. When he's not teaching, you'll find him performing with Milwaukee area arts organizations and leading his own jazz combos.

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13 days ago

Our Senior Symphony is taking the stage @wisconsinpublicradio Third Annual Classical Music Day! 🎶

Join us Wednesday, October 14, at the Bradley Symphony Center, for an evening celebrating the next generation of Milwaukee's classical musicians. Our Senior Symphony will perform alongside other top young talent from across the area, and will be hosted by WPR's Jason Heilman of Drivetime Classics.

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Admission is FREE. Reserve your tickets at the link in our bio. by @myso1956

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Throughout the season, we're spotlighting the instructors and coaches who make MYSO what it is.

Meet Manuel Landin Lopez.

Manuel is one of MYSO’s Progressions Violin Instructors. He was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and grew up in Milwaukee. After performing with MYSO in Vienna and Budapest as a student, he's back to teach the next generation of MYSO musicians. When he’s not teaching, you’ll find him performing in Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee, a student-led mariachi group.

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19 days ago

Nothing quite like walking back into a room full of musicians and the sound of everyone tuning at once. Fall performances are coming, and they start here.

We've missed rehearsals. We've missed you.

Check out our calendar of events on our website. taken in Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra by @myso1956

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22 days ago

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Erica Zdroik to MYSO as our new Chief Philanthropy Officer!

With more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth, Erica brings a wealth of expertise and a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to her new role. She most recently served as Principal Gift Officer at Mount Mary University and previously held leadership roles as Vice President of Mission & Advancement at Messmer Catholic Schools and in development at Feeding America.

Erica is passionate about building authentic connections and creating sustainable philanthropy strategies, systems, and structures that support long-term growth. Her data-informed approach will be a valuable addition to the MYSO team.

Welcome to MYSO, Erica! We’re so excited to have you on board. 💙

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MYSO is proud to introduce the Anthony J. Petullo Leadership Fellows Program, giving Senior Symphony musicians the chance to build real leadership skills alongside MYSO staff and Milwaukee community leaders. Fellows will meet monthly to collaborate on organizational initiatives and work through cohort projects designed to develop skills that extend far beyond the podium.

This program is made possible through a $1.75 million endowment from Anthony Petullo, part of a $3.5 million gift supporting both MYSO and First Stage. As Petullo put it, “Legacy gifts like this transcend a single lifetime, creating an impact that continues long after.”

We're grateful for this investment in the next generation of young leaders.
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