CYSO will be holding spring auditions on January 29, 2019 for ONLY the following instruments: viola, cello, string bass, oboe, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, tuba. If you play one of these instruments and are interested in auditioning in January, please click on the button below to submit an application. Audition schedules will be finalized in January. Please do NOT submit an application if you are not one of the listed instruments! There will be a new application available in 2019 for all other instruments.

​Membership in PSE is closed for the 2018-2019 season.
CYSO performs "Satchmo! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong" on June 2, 2018. Soloists: Jacob Hunkins (trumpet), Jonathan Recomanta (clarinet), Ryan Kiernan (trombone), with Jacob Turner on drum set. Video courtesy of the Lee family.
CYSO is a non-profit organization designed to foster in young musicians a lifelong love of music through an affordable, educational, professionally directed orchestra program. Founded in 1983 and led since 2014 by Music Director Robert Sage, CYSO offers students opportunities to improve their musicianship through weekly rehearsals, twice-yearly performances, and an annual Concerto Competition.

CYSO is sponsored by the Claremont Symphony Orchestra (CSO), a non-profit community orchestra providing FREE concerts to the public. Check out CSO's current concert schedule.