Thank you to everyone who auditioned with us for the 2016-17 season. Auditions are now closed, with the exception of oboe, bassoon, French horn, trombone, string bass, harp, and percussion. For more information, visit our Auditions page.

Hopak from "The Fair at Sorochinsk" by Modest Moussorgsky, arr. Isaac, the closing piece from CYSO's February 6, 2016 concert. 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.