Violins of Hope - Wisconsin

The Hope
Continues

You felt it at Violins of Hope—music’s power to carry us through darkness toward light. That spirit? It’s alive in every MYSO performance. For 70 years, music has inspired the best in our students, who have touched the heart of our community.

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5
Months

70
instruments

64
partners

3500

student attendees

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RESIDENCY

Thank you to our community, generous donors, dedicated partners, and volunteers for embracing Violins of Hope-Wisconsin and helping bring these powerful stories of resilience and remembrance to life. This residency was made possible exclusively by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, proudly celebrating 70 years of inspiring young musicians and spreading hope through music.

Testimonials from the Residency

"I was in awe of their beauty, both the physical appearance and the sound quality. To see them nearly made me tear up, knowing their history. Oh, the stories those violins could tell!"

"This performance was very powerful. I felt like the past came alive and voice was given back to the Jewish people who originally touched these instruments."

"It was very meaningful to see these instruments being used in living performance and so important that their historical background was clearly emphasized."

Watch performances and interviews from the residency