CVYS 2019-2020 Season Auditions
2019-2020 CVYS Season Auditions - Video Auditions accepted all summer!
Dedicated musicians in 7th through 12th grade are encouraged to audition for the youth symphony.
All traditional symphony instruments (and saxophones) are eligible for the youth symphony. We do not audition musicians on piano.
Click here or go to the Auditions page for information on how to prepare for your audition, and for video audition requirements!
Click here to register for an audition or submit a video audition online!
Current CVYS members - Everyone returning to CVYS must register (even if you are exempt from auditions)
Click here to register online!
Celebrations Concert Highlights
In case you missed the CVYS debut at the Pablo Center on Sunday, May 19th, you can enjoy these concert highlights. What an awesome way to close our 38th performance season! Thanks to all for the hard work and dedication!
"Confluence" by Hunter Hanson
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4, played by Antara Bhattacharyay
"Largo and Dance" by Maleah Roby
"Yellowstone Sketches" by Zach Luginbill
WSMA State Music Festival
Congratulations to our CVYS musicians who participated in and were recognized with honors at the 2019 WSMA State Festival:
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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.