CVYS 2020 Spring Concert scheduled for March 15, 2020 is canceled
Inclement Weather Policy
If the Eau Claire School District cancels school, the Youth Symphony will cancel rehearsal. If schools are dismissed early, rehearsal will also be cancelled. If inclement weather occurs after school hours, any rehearsal cancellations will be communicated on this website and on social media as soon as possible. If school is delayed 2 hours, rehearsal will be held, unless otherwise noted on this website.
Suspension of CVYS activities due to COVID-19
March 15th Concert Cancelled
Due to the decision today by the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire to close for 3 weeks and hold all classes entirely online until at least April 20th, CVYS will not be able to hold our March 15th concert in Gantner Hall on the UWEC campus. We are concerned about the safety of our musicians and audience due to the current Coronavirus threat, and have therefore decided to cancel the upcoming concert.
As a result of the precautions taken by UWEC regarding use of campus facilities and the prohibition of gatherings on campus of 25 people or more, we will not be able to hold CVYS rehearsals until at least April 21st.
We are truly saddened by the reach of the Coronavirus and how it is affecting public safety and our daily lives. Musicians, this is a great time to practice your instrument while waiting for things to improve so that CVYS can reconvene.
Take care and stay safe everyone!
Jennifer Severin - Executive Director
John Stewart - Music Director
Rachel Anderson - CVYS Co-President
Gloria Song - CVYS Co-President
2020 Concerto Competition
2020 Concerto Competition Finalists
From L to R: Elizabeth Coffin, Nathan Stremcha, Quentin Hable, Anezka Ondrackova, Iris Hakes
Congratulations to all of our 2020 Concerto Competition Finalists! On March 8th, these talented and dedicated musicians, together with their accompanists, performed a wonderful selection of concertos for a very appreciative audience. Each finalist is to be congratulated for their preparation for and performance at this year's Concerto Competition!
Thank you to judges Dr. Benjamin Frayley and Dr. John Stewart for their time and careful deliberation.
And the winners are....
First place: Iris Hakes
Second Place: Anezka Ondrackova
Third Place: Nathan Stremcha
Iris will perform her concerto, Carl Maria von Weber's Concerto in F major for Bassoon (1st mvt.), accompanied by the youth symphony in our final concert of this season scheduled for May 20, 2020, at 3:00 pm in Gantner Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center.
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CVYS is able to provide an enriching musical experience to talented young musicians and to the communities of the Chippewa Valley through the support of area businesses and individuals. How can you support CVYS and keep the music going? There are many ways:
Sponsors & Advertisers: Help us connect with companies that you may have a close relationship with who we could approach to sponsor CVYS or advertise in our season booklet. Sponsorships provide a significant portion of our funding and it is important that we grow our sponsorship income.
Chair Sponsorships: Sponsoring a chair gives you the opportunity to name a musician’s chair in honor of someone special or in your family name. It is a wonderful way for families to show their support for CVYS, and can be a meaningful gift to your CVYS musician from you, or from grandparents and other extended family and friends.
Donations: CVYS is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, therefore all donations and sponsorships are tax deductible. Please consider supporting CVYS in your annual charitable giving.
Matching funds: Please apply for any matching fund programs your employer(s) may have in place to match your donation to CVYS.
In-kind Donations: In-kind donations are also welcomed and appreciated. We need donations for our annual silent auction, and we can always use donations such as office supplies and equipment to help defray our operational costs. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Support Fundraisers: In addition to season sponsors, we also seek event sponsors for our Holiday Bazaar and Concerto Competition events. If you are interested in supporting either of these events, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Our Core Values
* We value the excellence of our music instruction and mentoring.
* We encourage personal development, creativity, discipline, and collaboration.
* We seek to provide financial assistance through scholarships so no one is excluded on the basis of ability to pay.
* We aspire to a culture of fairness and mutual respect.
* We expect a strong commitment from all members of the CVYS team including musicians, staff, and volunteers.
* We encourage the important relationship between our musicians and their teachers, families, and audiences.
* We value quality performances at various venues including collaboration with acclaimed artists and ensembles.
* We strive to be an inclusive organization reflecting the diversity of the greater Chippewa Valley area.