Category: Podcast: Milwaukee’s Rising Musicians

In our latest podcast episode, we bridge two powerful perspectives that exemplify the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’s impact: longtime donor Tony Petullo and our current Senior Symphony student leaders.  Tony’s 15-year journey with MYSO began with a simple donation but evolved into a passionate commitment to developing young musicians into tomorrow’s leaders. “Once you learn

When eighth grader Anna Lindgren steps into the rehearsal hall at Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, she doesn’t arrive with just one instrument–she brings two. As one of MYSO’s dedicated young musicians, Anna has embraced both the standard B-flat clarinet and its smaller E-flat counterpart, demonstrating the kind of musical versatility that MYSO nurtures in its

In our most recent MYSO podcast episode, violinist and high schooler Sal Stein shares a musical journey that began at age five in Singapore and flourishes now at MYSO and around Milwaukee. Playing on a violin crafted by Scott Sleider, Sal brings both technical precision and emotional depth to the music he plays. What stands

In our latest podcast episode, we’ll tell you the story of a young violist who dreamed of conducting one of MYSO’s orchestras when she was a MYSO member herself, and achieved that dream decades later. When sixth-grader Lauren Roznowski received her MYSO nomination letter, she had no idea she was beginning a lifelong journey that

In our latest podcast episode, we spotlight a remarkable story of passion and perseverance from one of MYSO’s talented percussionists. Unlike many of his peers who began their musical journey in early childhood, Nico only started playing music less than four years ago as a freshman in high school. Now, he drives 45 minutes from

In a recent MYSO podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Beth (Conradson) Cleary, a MYSO alumna who is now a MYSO parent. Beth’s unique perspective, spanning her own experiences and those of her son Anderson, offers valuable insights into the lasting impact of MYSO on young musicians and their families. A Musical

In a practice room at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) cellist Adela Ramirez sits with her instrument, working through a challenging piece. As a high school senior, Adela’s years with MYSO have shaped not just her musical skills, but her entire outlook on life. Her story offers a glimpse into

The latest episode of the MYSO podcast takes you behind the scenes at Summerfest, the world’s largest outdoor music festival. There, MYSO’s vibrant Calypso steel band captivated audiences with their infectious rhythms and joyful energy. But beyond the music, this episode reveals what truly matters most to these young musicians. At the heart of MYSO’s

In this MYSO podcast episode, we meet an incredibly talented 18-year-old who has already made a name for himself as a celebrated jazz pianist. From performing at his school’s football games and the Macy’s Day parade to accompanying rappers and playing in various musical groups, Lucas LaBeau has an impressive resume. Lucas’ journey began at