COVID-19 UPDATE AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2022:
We do not currently have a start date for in-person rehearsals; these plans are dependent on the state of the pandemic and vaccination levels, the status of Pomona College and the Claremont Unified School District, and any mandates or recommendations that may come from the Governor or Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The health and safety of our musicians, families, and audience members are our primary concern. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this rapidly changing environment. This website will be updated as more information becomes available.
We do not currently have a start date for in-person rehearsals; these plans are dependent on the state of the pandemic and vaccination levels, the status of Pomona College and the Claremont Unified School District, and any mandates or recommendations that may come from the Governor or Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The health and safety of our musicians, families, and audience members are our primary concern. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this rapidly changing environment. This website will be updated as more information becomes available.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 CYSO Senior Scholarship!
Where, oh where, go our seniors?
Congratulations to our 19 CYSO seniors who graduated high school in Spring 2021! Here are where they have gone:
Christina Ayala, viola - Cal State-Monterey Bay, Marine Science
Elena Cangahuala, viola - Case Western Reserve University, Biology/Pre-Med
Jason Chen, clarinet - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Mathematics
Kate Hendley, flute - Azusa Pacific University, Nursing & Humanities
Grace Jang, violin - UC-Berkeley, Political Science
Sophie Keightley, violin - UC-San Diego, Global Health/Pre-Med
Victoria Li, flute - UC-Riverside, Neuroscience
Ezekiel Luna, violin - Chaffey College, Pre-Criminology (in preparation for an officership in the Marine Corps)
Shenali Mathias, oboe - University of St. Andrews (Scotland), Biology & Sustainable Development
Belinda Oceguera, string bass - UC-Irvine, Music & Biological Science
Nicholas Quadrini, piano - Occidental College, Music & Economics
Ariana Quijada, bassoon - UC-Irvine, Education
Jonathan Recomanta, clarinet - UCLA, Music Performance (clarinet)
Gala Villavicencio, bassoon - University of Sydney (Australia), Animal & Veterinary Bioscience
Eric Wang, clarinet - UC-Irvine, Biology
Aleksandra Watkins, bassoon - Carnegie Mellon University, Engineering
Chailyn Zhang, violin - UC-Riverside, Psychology
Enoch Zhang, violin - UCLA, Philosophy
Diana Zhen-Zhang, alto sax - UCLA, Materials Engineering
Christina Ayala, viola - Cal State-Monterey Bay, Marine Science
Elena Cangahuala, viola - Case Western Reserve University, Biology/Pre-Med
Jason Chen, clarinet - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Mathematics
Kate Hendley, flute - Azusa Pacific University, Nursing & Humanities
Grace Jang, violin - UC-Berkeley, Political Science
Sophie Keightley, violin - UC-San Diego, Global Health/Pre-Med
Victoria Li, flute - UC-Riverside, Neuroscience
Ezekiel Luna, violin - Chaffey College, Pre-Criminology (in preparation for an officership in the Marine Corps)
Shenali Mathias, oboe - University of St. Andrews (Scotland), Biology & Sustainable Development
Belinda Oceguera, string bass - UC-Irvine, Music & Biological Science
Nicholas Quadrini, piano - Occidental College, Music & Economics
Ariana Quijada, bassoon - UC-Irvine, Education
Jonathan Recomanta, clarinet - UCLA, Music Performance (clarinet)
Gala Villavicencio, bassoon - University of Sydney (Australia), Animal & Veterinary Bioscience
Eric Wang, clarinet - UC-Irvine, Biology
Aleksandra Watkins, bassoon - Carnegie Mellon University, Engineering
Chailyn Zhang, violin - UC-Riverside, Psychology
Enoch Zhang, violin - UCLA, Philosophy
Diana Zhen-Zhang, alto sax - UCLA, Materials Engineering
CYSO performs "Music from The Lord of the Dance" on February 1, 2020. Soloists: Charlotte Tu (flute), Anthony Barba (piccolo), with Nico Drake 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.
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.