Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Revenue and Competitors

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras is investing in the future of music and the next generation of leaders. We provide music education to more than 650 young musicians ages 6-18 through full and string orchestras, jazz, steel, chamber music, masterclasses, and music composition. Students learn from Chicago’s most respected professional musicians, perform in the world’s great concert halls, and gain skills necessary for a successful future. CYSO Community Partnership Programs support music training and access for more than 8,000 young people each year. We work with youth in under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods through after-school ensembles and our Ambassadors Program, which brings student ensembles into CPS elementary schools to perform interactive concerts. CYSO orchestras also present free community and education concerts throughout the season. CYSO alumni go on to play in the world’s finest orchestras and ensembles, and are also found working as doctors, lawyers, teachers, community leaders, and business professionals. Whether or not a graduate continues music studies after their time in CYSO, young people leave with increased self-confidence, a strong sense of discipline, and a deep appreciation for music and the arts.