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.
REHEARSAL CANCELLED
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ORIENTATION MEETING & AND ALL AUDITIONS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH ARE CANCELLED
Spring 2019 Chair Placements & Parent Meeting
Current CVYS Members: We will be having a Parent meeting on Tuesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in Phillips Recital Hall in the Haas Fine Arts Center. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend. Spring semester chair placement auditions will take place on February 5th, during the parent meeting.
Please note: Spring semester auditions will be held earlier that evening. These auditions are only for prospective CVYS musicians, and those wishing to audition must register for an appointment. Chair placement auditions are for current CVYS members and do not require pre-registration.
ALL Current CVYS members should come prepared for chair placements on February 5th. Music to prepare for spring chair placement can be found in our Auditions menu for CVYS members. Please download and practice the part for your instrument.
Winter auditions for the spring 2019 season
Want to be part of the youth symphony?
Auditions for the spring 2019 season will take place on February 5, 2019 from 5-6 p.m., by appointment.
For more information about preparing for auditions, click here.
Click here to register for an audition
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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.