Concerts

A MYSO Jazz Combo will be featured for a performance during Summerfest, at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.Performance Times:3:15-3:45 pm4:00-4:30 pm4:45-5:15 pmAll dates and times are subject to change.

A MYSO Jazz Combo will be featured for a performance during Summerfest, at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.Performance Times:3:15-3:45 pm4:00-4:30 pm4:45-5:15 pmAll dates and times are subject to change.

MYSO Steel Pans will be featured for a performance during Summerfest, at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.Performance Times:3:15-3:45 pm5:30-6:15 pm7:30-8:15 pmAll dates and times are subject to change.

A MYSO Jazz Combo will be featured for a performance during Summerfest, at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.Performance Times:3:15-3:45 pm4:00-4:30 pm4:45-5:15 pmAll dates and times are subject to change.

A MYSO Jazz Combo will be featured for a performance during Summerfest, at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.Performance Times:3:15-3:45 pm4:00-4:30 pm4:45-5:15 pmAll dates and times are subject to change.

Featuring MYSO's Chamber Orchestra in the first performance of the season. The concert will be one hour in length; there will be no intermission.Tickets are available at the door for $12 adults and $10 students/seniors or through the MYSO office. Call 414-267-2950.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, […]

Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, musicians, conductors, and staff. Audience members are encouraged to socially distance from others in the concert hall wherever possible.As our gift to the community, no tickets are required to attend this full day of free concerts on two different stages (seating […]

MYSO's flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony, presents a performance to honor MYSO's founders and supporters. Ticket information coming soon.All dates and times are subject to change.

Performance features MYSO’s Rumba Latin jazz combo plus the Calypso and Soca steel bands.Admission is Pay What You Can.All dates and times are subject to change.

Featuring the students of the Progressions program.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, musicians, and staff inside MYAC.All dates and times are subject to change.

As of Tuesday, February 8: This concert has been postponed to Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 7:00 pm at Wisconsin Lutheran College.This concert will feature MYSO’s two flute choirs, Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, musicians, and staff.All dates and times are subject […]

This concert showcases our flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony.Program:John Fitz Rogers, VergeFlorence Price, Ethiopia’s Shadow in AmericaBarber, Overture to The School for ScandalSibelius, Symphony No. 1Audience members are required to wear a mask over the nose and mouth at all times.Tickets may be purchased in advance through the MYSO office by phone with a credit […]

This performance has been rescheduled from Wednesday, February 9, 2022.This concert will feature MYSO’s two flute choirs, Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, musicians, and staff.All dates and times are subject to change.

Featuring the Prelude Orchestra, combined String Orchestras North & Central, and Philharmonia.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, musicians, and staff.All dates and times are subject to change.

The combined String Orchestras South & West, Sinfonia, and Chamber Orchestra are featured.All dates and times are subject to change.

Jazz combo performances from the Jazz Studies program as well as clinics led by professional jazz musicians.Schedule:6:30 - 6:50 pm - Cornerstone6:55 -7:15 pm - Template7:20 - 7:40 pm - Outlook7:45 - 8:30 pm – Special Guests The All-Star SuperbandAdmission is Pay What You Can.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times […]

Jazz combo performances from the Jazz Studies program as well as clinics led by professional jazz musicians.Schedule:6:30-7:00 pm – The Blues7:15 -7:45 pm – RumbaAdmission is Pay What You Can.Masks must be worn over nose and mouth at all times by audience members, musicians, and staff.All dates and times are subject to change.

Jazz combo performances from the Jazz Studies program as well as clinics led by professional jazz musicians.Schedule:Clinic & Jam Session1:00-2:00 pm - Clinic with Guest Artist Guitarist Scott Hesse2:00-2:40 pm – Open Jam SessionCombo Performances3:00-320 pm - Apex3:25-3:45 pm - Summit3:50-4:10 pm – Bronzeville Jazz EnsembleGuest Artist Performance4:20-5:00 pm - Performance by Guitarist Scott Hesse […]

Featuring the Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra.SAFETY PROTOCOLSThe Marcus Performing Arts Center has implemented admittance protocols for patrons in an effort to curb the spread of illness and protect the community. These policies are set by MPAC. MYSO is required to abide by the specific policies of each venue we perform in. […]

Performance schedule and ticket information coming soon.All dates and times are subject to change.

Online video audition submission opens! Submit your auditions video here: https://myso.org/video-auditions/Registration is still open and required for an audition to be reviewed. Register here before submitting your video: https://myso.org/join-myso/spring-auditions/Questions regarding auditions can be sent to auditions@myso.org.

Event information TBD.

Online video audition submission deadline is today! Submit your auditions video here: https://myso.org/video-auditions/Registration is still open and required for an audition to be reviewed. Register here before submitting your video: https://myso.org/join-myso/spring-auditions/Questions regarding auditions can be sent to auditions@myso.org.

Performance features all Jazz combos, including the elite Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble and Latin combo Rumba, plus the Calypso and Soca steel bands. Schedule: Conservatory Hall Template jazz combo: 1:00-1:20 pm Connection jazz combo: 1:25-1:45 pm Summit jazz combo: 1:50-2:10 pm Outlook jazz combo: 2:15-2:35 pm Youth Arts Hall Rumba Latin jazz combo: 1:00-1:20 pm Bronzeville Jazz […]

The two flute choirs make their final appearances of the season.All dates and times are subject to change.

Features Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestras South/West, String Orchestras North/Central, and Chamber Orchestra. Performance will be held at Shattuck Music Center Auditorium, Carroll University. Concert end time is approximate. To view the digital concert program, text the word "Sunday" to 414-404-4992. All dates and times are subject to change.

Features the Metropolitan Symphony, Sinfonia Philharmonic, and Wind Ensemble. Concert end time is approximate. To view the digital concert program, text the word "celebration" to 414-404-4992.

Senior Symphony, Philharmonia, and Percussion Ensemble are showcased in their final performances of the season. Concert end time is approximate. To view the digital concert program, text the word "finale" to 414-404-4992.

Performance and ticket information coming soon.The Progressions program presents its final performance of the season.All dates and times are subject to change.

Performances at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm as part of Northwestern Mutual Community Park Family Fun Days. (End time is approximate.)

MYSO’s Bucket Drumming Camp, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee, will have their performance to end their camp session.Performance time and location are subject to change.

MYSO Jazz and Steel Pan Bands will perform as the headlining act for the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Starry Nights concert series. Performance is outdoors, weather pending. Free admission.

MYSO Jazz and Steel Pan Bands will be the featured performance for the Starry Nights series.

MYSO Steel Pans will perform at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Café Colonnade series. Free admission.

MYSO's acclaimed Chamber Orchestra will perform the first concert of the 2022-23 season. Schwan Concert Hall, Center for Arts and Performance, Wisconsin Lutheran College Program: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus for Strings and Harp Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1 / Chanson de Matin, Op. 15, […]

As our gift to the community, no tickets are required to attend this full day of free concerts on two different stages (seating is general admission). Click below for a full performance schedule. Performance Schedule: Harris Theater: Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble: 10:30 - 11:05 am Sinfonia: 11:15 - 11:45 am Senior Symphony: 12:00 […]

Performance Time TBD

Shattuck Music Center Auditorium, Carroll University This concert showcases our flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony. Program: Dme. Ethel Smyth, Overture to The Wreckers Ralph Vaughan Williams, Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 Edvard Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55 Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade, Op. 35

Featuring MYSO Steel Pan Bands and Rumba Latin Jazz Combo.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Featuring MYSO’s Prelude Wind Ensemble Program.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Bradley Symphony Center This concert showcases our flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony, and soprano soloist Cecilia Davis. Program: John Downey, Ode to Freedom Maurice Ravel, “Air du feu, arrière je réchauffe les bons” from L’Enfant et les Sortilèges Hector Berlioz, Zaïde Léo Delibes, “Où va la jeune hindoue” (“Air des Clochettes”) from Lakmé Margaret Bonds, […]

Schwan Concert Hall, Center for Arts and PerformanceWisconsin Lutheran CollegeFeaturing Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Shattuck Music Center AuditoriumCarroll UniversityFeaturing Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestra North/Central, and Philharmonia.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Shattuck Music Center AuditoriumCarroll UniversityFeaturing Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Shattuck Music Center AuditoriumCarroll UniversityFeaturing String Orchestra South/West, Sinfonia, and Chamber Orchestra.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Performances by MYSO Jazz Studies combos Perception and Latin Rumba, plus MYSO Jazz Faculty.

Featuring MYSO’s Progressions program. Concert end time is approximate. All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

1:30-2:30 pm: Clinic with Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, & songwriter Steve Wiest 2:30-5:00 pm: Performances by MYSO Jazz combos Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble, Apex, Summit, Template, Outlook, and Cornerstone, and guest artist Steve Wiest with MYSO Jazz Faculty.

This recital includes performances by the Runner-Up and Honorable Mentions of the 2023 Senior Symphony Concerto Competition. Featuring: Runner-Up: Sofia Castanho-Bollinger, Violin Honorable Mentions: Maydine Bellot, Harp Zackary Muñoz, Flute Noor Salameh, Cello Admission is Pay-What-You-Can.

Performance time(s) TBD.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Auditions for the 2023-24 MYSO Season will take place via live or video auditions, depending on a student’s instrument and age group. For more details and to sign up for an audition, please follow this link: https://myso.org/join-myso/spring-auditions/.Video auditions are required for: * all woodwind, brass, and percussion players, * current MYSO string players in Sinfonia, […]

Details TBD.

Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202Featuring Brass Choir, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Symphony.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Featuring MYSO’s Steel Pan Bands and Jazz Studies Combos.1:00-3:00 pm – Jazz Studies Combos3:00-5:00 pm – Steel Pan BandsAll dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Schwan Concert Hall, Center for Arts and PerformanceWisconsin Lutheran CollegeFeaturing Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

NOTE: Updated performance date.Featuring Prelude Wind Ensemble Program.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Shattuck Music Center AuditoriumCarroll UniversityFeaturing Sinfonia Philharmonic and Wind Ensemble.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Shattuck Music Center AuditoriumCarroll UniversityFeaturing Percussion Ensemble, String Orchestra South/West, and PhilharmoniaConcert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Shattuck Music Center AuditoriumCarroll UniversityFeaturing Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestra North/Central, and Chamber OrchestraConcert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

Featuring MYSO’s Progressions Program.Concert end time is approximate.All dates, times, and venues are subject to change.

featuring the Chamber OrchestraProgram: * J.S. Bach, Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066 (mvt. I) * W.A. Mozart, Concerto for Flute, No. 1 in G major, K. 313 (mvt. I) * W.A. Mozart, Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551, “Jupiter”Tickets: https://myso.org/online-tickets/

What a fantastic fundraising effort by all! Together we raised $106,665 through Play Your Part! Thank you to all MYSO musicians and their families! Play Your Part, our student-led fundraiser, runs October 2 - November 5, 2023. If you'd like to donate to a specific student's fundraising page, please reach out to Emma Kunz, Philanthropy […]

Angels & Cathedrals: The Music of Hisaishi, Humperdinck, Higdon, and Saint-Saëns features MYSO’s acclaimed Senior Symphony.Program: * Joe Hisaishi, Water Traveller * Engelbert Humperdinck, Evening Prayer and Dream Pantomime * Jennifer Higdon, Blue Cathedral * Camille Saint-Saëns, Symphony No. 3 in C minor (“Organ”) op. 78Tickets: https://myso.org/online-tickets/.

featuring the Calypso and Soca steel pan bands and select combos from the Jazz Studies Program

featuring Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble

featuring the Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestra North & Central, and Philharmonia

featuring String Orchestra West & South, Sinfonia, and Chamber Orchestra

featuring Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Metropolitan Symphony

featuring students of the Prelude Wind Ensemble Program

featuring students of the Progressions program

featuring the Senior Symphony

featuring performances by all Jazz Studies program combos as well as clinics with professional jazz musicians.Performance Schedule:Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 pmCornerstoneOutlookTemplateJazz FacultyThursday, Feb. 29, 6:30 pmConnectionPerceptionRumbaJazz FacultySaturday, March 2, 1:00-5:00 pm1:00 pm – Clinic with David Bixler and Jazz Studies Musicians3:00 pm – Concert in Youth Arts Hall featuring Apex, Summit, BJE, and MYSO Jazz […]

featuring performances by all Jazz Studies program combos as well as clinics with professional jazz musicians.Performance Schedule:Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 pmCornerstoneOutlookTemplateJazz FacultyThursday, Feb. 29, 6:30 pmConnectionPerceptionRumbaJazz FacultySaturday, March 2, 1:00-5:00 pm1:00 pm – Clinic with David Bixler and Jazz Studies Musicians3:00 pm – Concert in Youth Arts Hall featuring Apex, Summit, BJE, and MYSO Jazz […]

featuring solo performances by the finalists from the 2024 Senior Symphony Concerto Competition

featuring performances by small chamber ensembles and Bach Ensemble from the Chamber Ensembles Program

Featuring performances from the Chamber Ensemble Program, including MYSO’s Bach Ensemble.

featuring the Calypso and Soca steel bands and Jazz Studies Program combos in their final performance of the season

featuring the Flute Chorale and Chamber Flute Ensemble

featuring Senior Symphony, Metropolitan Symphony, and Senior Brass Choir

featuring Prelude Orchestra, String Orchestra North & Central, and Chamber Orchestra

featuring String Orchestra South & West and Philharmonia

featuring Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Sinfonia Philharmonic

featuring students of the Progressions program

featuring performances by the Prelude Wind Ensemble Program musicians

Recital time TBA.

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) pays tribute at its annual Founders Concert featuring the acclaimed Senior Symphony performing “Italian Maestros and an American Queen,” with works by Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, and Ottorino Respighi, including his Fountains of Rome, and the beautiful Symphony No. 3 by Florence Price (1887-1953), the first African American woman to […]