Auditions are now CLOSED for the 2023-2024 fall term

Applications are now CLOSED for both Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra and Prelude Symphonic Ensemble for the fall semester. Auditions will be held again in early 2024 for the spring semester.

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Your support helps us provide an outstanding musical experience for our students. We are a non-profit organization, and 99% of our income comes from donations from generous supporters. Thank you for supporting our student musicians!
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 and PSE rehearse on Tuesday nights.