Category: “Spotlight” Newsletter

When Beth (Conradson) Cleary (‘97) first picked up the flute, she couldn’t have imagined how that moment would shape not only her future but her family’s, as well. As a young musician in MYSO, Beth discovered a world of possibilities she never knew existed—from bass flutes to avant-garde techniques that expanded her musical horizons. Years

Lauren Roznowski Hayden’s (‘02) musical journey began with a simple letter she received in sixth grade. That nomination to audition for MYSO would shape the course of her life. As a young viola player from Wauwatosa, Lauren was nervous for her first audition, but her dedication earned her a spot in the String Orchestra. The

by Ron Oshima “Join us on this remarkable journey as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our treasured Community Partnership Programs (CPPs),” invites Linda Edelstein, CEO of Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO). “They exemplify our commitment to become more representative of the community we live in and work in,” she adds. MYSO’s ensemble format for

by Michelle Hoffman MYSO and the Senior Symphony recently teamed up with Make-A-Wish® (MAW®) Wisconsin to fulfill the 8,000th wish of the 40-year-old organization, a milestone achievement. Eighteen-year-old vocalist Lulu Altman harbored a dream: to perform on a grand stage accompanied by a large orchestra. On February 24, 2024, at the Bradley Symphony Center, Lulu’s

by Michelle Hoffman Follow our amazing MYSO musicians and alums! MYSO Music Director Wins Fullbright Award Sinfonia Music Director Lauren Roznowski (‘02) has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching, for the short-term exchange program. She will spend six weeks in Honduras this summer working in San Pedro Sula, training music teachers at a

by Michelle Hoffman Follow our amazing MYSO musicians and alums! MYSO Music Director Wins Fullbright Award Sinfonia Music Director Lauren Roznowski (‘02) has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching, for the short-term exchange program. She will spend six weeks in Honduras this summer working in San Pedro Sula, training music teachers at a

“The staff lines on the page are merely music’s instrument in connecting us all on a deeper level, enhancing the relationships already there and forging many new ones.” ~Lauryn Klinger, violist and 2023 MYSO graduate. At MYSO, the staff lines on the musicians’ pages connected us all during our Play Your Part fundraising campaign. Our

by Michelle Hoffman Enjoy conversations with two more members of the 2023 Belgium and The Netherlands Tour Orchestra. Juilliard Student Returns for Unforgettable Journey Meet French hornist Brooks Wisniewski who brought his talents to the 2023 Belgium and the Netherlands Tour alongside twelve other MYSO alumni. Brooks’s journey with MYSO spans back to fourth grade

by Michelle Hoffman Follow our amazing MYSO musicians and alums! Alumna Opens for Grammy-Nominated Artist Miki Howard Hip-Hop and R&B violinist Artaska Roberts (’05) was the featured opening act for Grammy-nominated R&B, soul, and jazz artist Miki Howard in May. Performing as Artaska Strings, this year she reached 15 million streams of her music; her