Since its founding in 1956, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra has impacted the lives of thousands of young musicians. Many of those young people pursued music as a career and have become professional musicians who play around the world. We are excited to share stories of some of these alumni with you in our 2018 Alumni
Since its founding in 1956, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra has impacted the lives of thousands of young musicians. Many of those young people pursued music as a career and have become professional musicians who play around the world. We are excited to share stories of some of these alumni with you in our 2018 Alumni
Each year we bid farewell to another group of graduating seniors. This year’s class was the largest ever with 108 graduates. With an average length of involvement spanning five years, these musicians have literally grown up with us. What they learn during their time with MYSO prepares a foundation for continued success. To demonstrate, we
by Michelle Hoffman After 15 years of continuous MYSO participation, the youngest of six musicians in the Brusubardis family has graduated this spring. The siblings make up the fourth generation of musicians in this family. All six: were leaders in their respective MYSO sections; were awarded the prestigious Dean Potokar Award which recognizes leadership, character,
“Traveling, exploring, and playing music with the great friends I made in MYSO are some of the most memorable experiences I’ve had.” Alumnus Christian Morzinski (2015) played cello in the MYSO ensembles for eight years, including five in Senior Symphony. He participated in tours to Austria and the Czech Republic (2012) and to Austria and
MYSO alumnus Tom Wester, an active-duty officer in the U.S. Navy, was a trumpeter in Philharmonia and Senior Symphony from 2009-2012 and played in the Chamber Orchestra, Brass Choir, and brass quintets. He wrote us about what’s transpired since MYSO and its influence on his life and career. “Some of the most valuable skills that
