Category: Announcements

Milwaukee, WI – February 15, 2024 – In a joint announcement today, First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) are proud to announce that Milwaukee philanthropist Anthony Petullo has made a stunning donation to both organizations in the amount of $3.5 million dollars ($1.75 million designated to each organization to be made over four

MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 13. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Lydia Morency, Oboe Runner-Up: Ava Larsen, Cello Honorable

MYSO Teaching Artist Receives Fulbright Award Lauren Roznowski Hayden Receives Fulbright U.S. Distinguished Teaching Award to Honduras to Share Musical Ensemble Teaching Approaches with Teachers and Students The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Lauren Roznowski Hayden of Wisconsin has been selected for the Fulbright Distinguished

MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 14. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Arisa Okamoto, Violin Runner-Up: Sofia Castanho-Bollinger, Violin Honorable

MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 8. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Clark Snavely, Violin Runner-Up: Noor Salameh, Cello Honorable

MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2021 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 30. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Cecelia Santiago, violin Runner-Up: Maja Pechanach, clarinet Honorable

MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2019-20 Concerto Competitions. The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians: Senior Symphony Winner: Zak Chen, violin Runner-Up: Amy Koo, violin Honorable Mention: Grayson Eichmeier, oboe Simon Field,

As we enter this new season, there is a major development to share with our MYSO family in the coming year. It is surely bittersweet to inform you that now in her 34th season with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), Margery Deutsch has announced her plans to retire from her role as Music Director