by Michelle Hoffman From Western to traditional East Indian to jazz music, 14-year-old MYSO flutist Rhea Karnick, of Waukesha, has charged head first into studying different musical styles. Her exploration led to a debut performance last summer in Bangalore, India. Rhea is currently in her second year of MYSO, playing flute in both the Wind
by Michelle Hoffman Now 24, Progressions grad and MYSO alumna Mariah Weddle has dedicated her career to service to her community. In 2003, Mariah, then a third-grader, was honored to learn that her school principal had recommended her for Progressions for its inaugural season. She says even then, she “knew that being in the first
Save the Date for Pathways to Success Thursday, May 2, 2019 – Milwaukee Youth Arts Center All proceeds raised at our signature fundraising event will support our financial aid programs for young musicians, including membership, touring, and more. Go to myso.org to register, to get more information, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities. Amazon Smile
Members of our Senior Symphony brass section kicked off the holidays by playing in the live telecast of WISN12’s Holiday Lights special on November 15, at Pere Marquette Park. The Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble (Lyle Rivera, Will Pantaleo, and Lucas LaBeau, under the direction of Jeno Somlai) opened the fifth annual WMSE Big Band Grandstand fundraising
by Ron Oshima Come fly with me, Let’s float down to Peru In llama land, there’s a one-man band… Come Fly with Me, crooned by Frank Sinatra, was Lucas LaBeau’s audition piece for MYSO’s Jazz Studies program three years ago. His mother, Milagros, had been taking him and his older brother to Peru every summer
by Ron Oshima I had heard that recent MYSO graduate Malik Johnson had a big summer this year. But I didn’t know how big until I sat down and had coffee with him. Malik graduated from Pius XI High School in 2017. He spent ten years with MYSO, initially joining Progressions, and played in Senior
by Michelle Hoffman We are continually amazed and delighted when we hear about the many interests and hobbies our musicians pursue successfully outside of MYSO. One such musician is eleven-year-old cellist Gabrielle Peck. Gabby, as she is known, auditioned into MYSO’s String Orchestra in 2016 after having studied the cello for only seven months. In
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
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra relies on the generosity of our community to make our music training programs possible for the area’s most talented young musicians. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, contributed support represents two-thirds of MYSO’s annual revenue. This is crucial to our commitment to keeping membership affordable and accessible to area families, as well
