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.

08/28/2026

We asked our musicians and Chamber Ensemble Program staff what sound a piano makes. It’s safe to say they understood the assignment.🙂‍↕️

Join our ensemble! We are currently seeking a full time Program Coordinator. For more information on this position: http...
08/27/2026

Join our ensemble! We are currently seeking a full time Program Coordinator. For more information on this position: https://myso.org/careers/.

It's National Dog Day, and we know exactly who we're celebrating. Introducing the most important member of the MYSO team...
08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day, and we know exactly who we're celebrating. Introducing the most important member of the MYSO team. 🐾✨ Meet Opus: therapy dog, treat enthusiast, CEO of Team Opus, and our favorite coworker.

08/25/2026

Seating Audition week is one of the most nerve-wracking and exciting times of the MYSO season. 🎶

Congratulations to all our musicians for their hard work, dedication and preparation. We’re proud of everyone who showed up, challenged themselves, and gave it their all! 👏

We caught our musicians after their auditions, and here's what they had to say.

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some MYSO merch! 🎶✨ Show your MYSO pride whereve...
08/25/2026

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some MYSO merch! 🎶✨ Show your MYSO pride wherever the school year takes you. Grab your favorites and start the season in style! 🧡 Order at https://myso-shop.fourthwall.com/

Good luck to all MYSO musicians heading into seating auditions this week! 🎶✨ You've put in the work; now go trust it and...
08/19/2026

Good luck to all MYSO musicians heading into seating auditions this week! 🎶✨ You've put in the work; now go trust it and let your music speak for itself.

Seating auditions are a few days away! 🎶✨ Swipe through for our top tips to help you feel confident and prepared walking...
08/17/2026

Seating auditions are a few days away! 🎶✨ Swipe through for our top tips to help you feel confident and prepared walking in.

Drop your own tips in the comments 👇

It’s also kinda chic to have ONE week left before seating auditions!Wise words from Metropolitan Symphony Music Director...
08/14/2026

It’s also kinda chic to have ONE week left before seating auditions!

Wise words from Metropolitan Symphony Music Director John Emanuelson: “Practice fast, learn slow; practice slow, learn fast!”

Trust your prep, believe in yourself, and go show us what you’ve got. We’re rooting for you!

Seating Auditions are August 19-23.

08/11/2026

Seating auditions for our musicians are coming up August 19-23! Make sure to practice, practice, practice! Our musicians have even more great advice for you.

Leave your seating audition tips in the comments.

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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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+14142672950

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