COVID-19 UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2021:
We are auditioning this Fall! Auditions for the 2021-2022 season will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Details can be found on the "Auditions" page of this website. 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 are auditioning this Fall! Auditions for the 2021-2022 season will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Details can be found on the "Auditions" page of this website. 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!
Christian Ayala has been with CYSO for six years. He was a member of the 2nd violin section for three years before moving over to the viola section for his final three years with the orchestra. He will be attending Cal State-Monterey Bay and is planning to major in Marine Science.
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Elena Cangahuala was one of the inaugural violinists in Prelude String Ensemble when it was founded in the fall of 2014. After one semester, she auditioned for and was accepted into CYSO's 2nd violin section. She subsequently switched to viola and has been with CYSO's viola section for the past six years, during the last three of which she served as Principal Viola. She will be attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and is planning to major in Biology/Pre-Med.
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Grace Jang has played violin in CYSO for six years, including four years in the 2nd violin section, during which she served as Principal 2nd Violin in her fourth year. She was then selected to be CYSO's Concertmaster, a position she has held for the past two seasons. She will be attending UC-Berkeley and is planning to major in Political Science.
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Where, oh where, go our seniors?
Congratulations to our 19 CYSO seniors who graduated high school this year! Here are their plans:
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.