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About CVYS

Board of Directors

2022-2023 Board Members

Rachel Anderson, Co-President

Gloria Song, Co-President

Diane Peterson, Treasurer

Jacqueline Strayer, Secretary

Laurie Lau, Member at Large

Michelle Nevans, Member at Large

Contact CVYS

thecvys@gmail.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 0335

Eau Claire, WI 54702-0335

Our Mission

The mission of the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony is to provide a unique opportunity for area youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition and to enhance their lives and the cultural environment of the communities they live in.

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.