Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra With nearly 1,000 musicians in 25+ ensembles, we nurture, challenge, and inspire young minds through music.

Since 1956, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has been nurturing, challenging, and inspiring generations of students, profoundly changing lives and our community for the better. MYSO has grown from one orchestra and 30 students to become the largest after-school youth orchestra in the country, and one of the most respected. We serve 1,000 of the area's young musicians who come from more th

an 200 schools, 60 communities, and as many as 14 counties throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. We also provide outreach programs to an additional 6,000 youth annually through 100 concerts we perform. The importance of MYSO as a catalyst for youth development and community change has not gone unnoticed.In our 2015-16 season, MYSO received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the country's highest honor for after school youth arts and humanities programs, presented by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Today we offer more than 40 ensembles and supplemental training options, ranging from symphony, string orchestras, jazz and steel pan bands, to music theory, composition, and international tours, providing quality musical experiences for a wide range of skill levels. For more information about MYSO and its many programs, please visit myso.org. MYSO is a proud founding member of the United Performing Arts Fund.

Congratulations to 2026 Dean Potokar Award winner Andrew Behring!Named in memory of longtime MYSO Board member Dean Poto...
06/17/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Dean Potokar Award winner Andrew Behring!

Named in memory of longtime MYSO Board member Dean Potokar, this prestigious award recognizes graduating seniors from MYSO's most advanced ensembles who exemplify exceptional leadership, professionalism, positive spirit, and meaningful contributions to the MYSO community.

A violinist in Senior Symphony, Andrew was also a member of the 2025 Poland and Czech Republic Tour orchestra. He has been a dedicated member of MYSO for the past four years and is a recent graduate of Brookfield East High School.

This fall, Andrew will attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison to study Aerospace Engineering and Violin Performance. Bravo, Andrew!

Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians this Saturday at Summerfest! Join MYSO's talented Jazz Studies stud...
06/17/2026

Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians this Saturday at Summerfest!

Join MYSO's talented Jazz Studies students as they bring energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage.

MYSO Jazz
Saturday, June 20
1:30 - 2:00 pm and 3:45 - 5:15 pm
📍 Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage

Senior Spotlight: Class of 2026 🎓 Today we're celebrating another group of remarkable MYSO seniors. Their dedication, ar...
06/16/2026

Senior Spotlight: Class of 2026 🎓

Today we're celebrating another group of remarkable MYSO seniors. Their dedication, artistry, and leadership have helped shape our community, and we're excited to see where their next chapters lead.

Congratulations, seniors—we're cheering you on every step of the way!

View the full Class of 2026: https://youtu.be/2EKdtfYnBC0

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients of the Dean Potokar Service and Leadership Award: Andrew Behring, Anderson Brewer...
06/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients of the Dean Potokar Service and Leadership Award: Andrew Behring, Anderson Brewer, Sophia Collins, Maribel Cortez, Christianna Ebel, Elizabeth Feist, Carli Hannes, Gavin Hansen, Cassandra Jerich, Yiwen Ma, Charlie Plante, Jennifer Raychel, Henry Snavely, Sofia Stark, and Lane Wendorf.

Named in memory of Dean Potokar, a dedicated and deeply valued member of MYSO's Board of Directors, this prestigious award honors graduating seniors from our most advanced ensembles who have consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism, a positive spirit, and meaningful contributions to the MYSO community.

Please join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our 15 award recipients and watch as we highlight each of them this summer.

06/12/2026

We caught up with String Orchestra musicians Lucy and Mila before their Symphonic Celebration concert and got the inside scoop on how they are feeling about their last concert of the year.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓✨Today we begin celebrating an incredible group of seniors whose talent, dedication, pe...
06/08/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Today we begin celebrating an incredible group of seniors whose talent, dedication, perseverance, and passion have left a lasting mark on our community. From countless rehearsals and performances to friendships and memories that will last a lifetime, you've achieved so much and inspired those around you along the way.

As you take the next step in your journey, know that we are proud of all you've accomplished and excited to see the impact you'll make in the world. Whether through music or any path you choose, your future is full of possibilities.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting members of MYSO's Class of 2026 in the days ahead. Congratulations, seniors—we can't wait to see what comes next!

View the full Class of 2026: https://youtu.be/2EKdtfYnBC0

06/05/2026

Tag all your besties who make orchestra rehearsals even more fun!

We are so excited to have you with us. Looking forward to an incredible 71st season ahead! 🎶
06/05/2026

We are so excited to have you with us. Looking forward to an incredible 71st season ahead! 🎶

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325 W Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI
53212

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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