The Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony

09/24/2026

🇦🇹✈️ CYWS… Austria is calling! 🎶

Need a little convincing to join us in Europe next summer? 👀 Consider this your sneak peek!

Our directors got to explore some of the destinations on our June 2027 Austria Tour this summer—and soon, it could be YOU making music, exploring incredible places, and creating memories like these with your CYWS friends. 🎺🌍

Swipe through for a glimpse of what’s waiting for us across the Atlantic! ➡️

🚨 Don’t miss out! Tour sign-ups are due OCTOBER 1!🚨

Austria 2027… who’s coming with us?! 🇦🇹🎶✈️

09/12/2026

AND WE’RE OFF! 🎶

The rehearsal rooms were filled with music as our CYWS groups came together for their first rehearsal of the season!

New music on the stands, sections making their first sounds together, and a whole lot to look forward to. 💙

It’s just the beginning of a busy, fun-filled, and music-packed season, and we can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes together!

One rehearsal down… a whole season of music to go! 🎺🪈🥁🎶

08/28/2026

🎺 More audition tips coming your way! 🎺

This time, we’re checking in with CYWS Trumpet Section Coach Tim Carlson as we get ready for chairing auditions this Saturday! 🎶

Mr. Carlson gives us a look at the trumpet audition excerpt, demonstrates what to listen for, and shares some tips to help our trumpet players put their best foot forward in their auditions. And since he will be on the other side of the table as one of our judges, you might want to pay extra attention to what he has to say… 👀

Trumpets, take a listen, make those final practice sessions count, and come ready to make some music on Saturday!

We can’t wait to officially kick off another CYWS season! 🎺🎶

08/25/2026

🎶 AUDITION TIPS & TRICKS with Bobby Davis! 🎶

Chairing auditions are THIS SATURDAY, and our Clarinet Section Coach, Mr. Davis, is here to help you feel prepared! 🎵

In this video, Mr. Davis gives us a sneak peek of the clarinet audition excerpt, and shares a few tips & tricks for a successful audition—including some insight into what he’ll be listening for from the other side of the audition table. 👀

Whether you’re putting the finishing touches on your excerpt or looking for a few last-minute pointers, give it a watch before Saturday!

Remember: prepare well, trust the work you’ve put in, and make some great music. We can’t wait to hear you! 🙌🎶

Good luck, CYWS musicians! 🎶

05/29/2026

Come visit us tomorrow while we staff this important event! Bring an instrument you’ve been saving for a rainy day 🎺🎷🎻🪊🪉

Music Matters to everyone! Drop off your unneeded musical instruments at Bay High School on Saturday, May 30 from 9am-5pm.

05/21/2026

Happy National Band Director’s Day to the amazing directors of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony! 🎶

Thank you for all the time, energy, and passion you put into helping us grow as musicians and as people. From rehearsals to unforgettable performances, your support and leadership make CYWS such a special experience for all of us.

We appreciate everything you do and are so lucky to learn from you every week! 💙🎼

WindSymphony ThankYouDirectors StudentMusicians

05/12/2026

Millennial 🤝 Gen Z Social Media Teams
Different approach. Same point. TWO DAYS away from our first audition day— are you joining us?

05/11/2026

Got an instrument collecting dust? Donate it on Saturday, May 30 (9AM–5PM) and put it in the hands of an Ohio student who's ready to make music.

🎺 Bay High School is an official Music Matters Ohio drop-off site! CYWS staff will be on hand all day helping with the collection.

🎻 Gently used instruments. Real impact. Right here in our community.
Learn more & find drop-off details: musicmattersohio.omea-ohio.org

Music Matters to everyone! Drop off your unneeded musical instruments at Bay High School on Saturday, May 30 from 9am-5pm.

05/09/2026

🎶 Looking for a place to grow as a musician, make lasting friendships, and perform incredible music? Join the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony for our next season!

✨ Auditions are during the next few weeks!
🎺 Open to dedicated young musicians across Northeast Ohio
📍 Based in Cleveland, Ohio

Incredible music. Inspiring community. We can’t wait to hear you play! 🎼

05/07/2026

Our first CYWS Audition Day is ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! ✨🪩

Which day are YOU going to? 👀