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Where, oh where, go our seniors?
Congratulations to our seven CYSO Class of 2022 seniors! Here are their post-graduation plans:
Kirstyn Chan, oboe - UC-Merced, Psychology
Afiya Imam, viola - New York University, Psychology/Pre-Med Track
Yvonne Kan, clarinet - University of Arizona, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Rebecca Keeler, cello - University of La Verne, Biology with a Minor in Music
Nathaniel Lee, violin - Stony Brook University, Physics/Mathematics
Katelyn Manansala, violin - UC-San Diego, Mathematics
Isabella Ramirez, violin - undecided
Kirstyn Chan, oboe - UC-Merced, Psychology
Afiya Imam, viola - New York University, Psychology/Pre-Med Track
Yvonne Kan, clarinet - University of Arizona, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Rebecca Keeler, cello - University of La Verne, Biology with a Minor in Music
Nathaniel Lee, violin - Stony Brook University, Physics/Mathematics
Katelyn Manansala, violin - UC-San Diego, Mathematics
Isabella Ramirez, violin - undecided
CYSO performs "Music from The Lord of the Dance" on February 1, 2020, which was the last concert that CYSO performed before being shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 and PSE rehearse on Tuesday nights.
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.