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Mission
The Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras Association is a
membership-based, nonprofit, nondiscriminatory organization
that brings together Colorado youth of all ages to participate
in an affordable, educational, professionally directed
program which provides orchestral ensembles appropriate
to student age and skill levels in order to foster their
musical understanding, social growth, self-esteem, and
a lifelong love of music. The CYSO program supports and
enhances existing school music programs while expanding
student, parent and audience appreciation of the finest
classical and contemporary orchestral literature.
Goals
To develop musical skills and literacy while learning a sense
of ensemble.
To emphasize social and emotional growth appropriate
to the students’ age levels by focusing on
group cooperation rather than individual competition.
To include youth of all ability levels and varied social
and economic backgrounds from the Denver metropolitan area.
To support and enhance school instrumental music programs
by requiring CYSO members’ participation in such
programs where they exist.
To advocate the creation of instrumental music programs
where they do not exist.
To bring to CYSO participants an understanding and appreciation
of fine orchestral literature consistent with the age and
skill levels of the different ensembles.
History
CYSO was established in 1984 as a nonprofit organization
providing an orchestral experience for school-age musicians.
Two orchestras began rehearsing in September of 1984.
The University of Denver (DU) gave CYSO a $10,000 grant
to help start the programs and contributed rehearsal
and performance space. CYSO’s concerts were held
at DU’s Lamont School of Music from 1984-1994 and
from 1998 to the present.
Contact
CYSO at (303) 871-6365 2344 East Iliff Avenue #309
Denver, CO 80208
cysomichelle@yahoo.com
©2003 CYSO
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