FUNDER SPOTLIGHT: BRECKINRIDGE CAPITAL ADVISORS
Breckinridge Capital Advisors is a Boston-based, independently owned investment advisor specializing in investment grade fixed income portfolio management. The Breckinridge management team is proud to support the BYSO and its efforts to provide young people with meaningful opportunities to grow in music. Breckinridge donations to BYSO in past years have helped to support: EDUCATION Financial […]
Symphony Fall Issue
“More and more youth orchestras are touring, taking their message of youthful music-making to audiences everywhere. Why are they doing it, what do they hope these tours will accomplish for their young musicians, and what might these tours represent as cultural diplomacy? And what’s life like on the road with an orchestra of young musicians, […]
Concerto Competition Winners
Congratulations to our talented competition winners! BYS Ethan Chaves, violin, Barber Violin Concerto – Co-winner Dacha and Sava Thurber, violin, Navarra by Pablo de Sarasate – Co-winners REP Jessie Liu, piano, piano concerto in A, 1st Mvt by Greig – winner Megan Huang, flute, Flute Concerto in G, 1st mvt. By Mozart – honorable mention […]
Chamber Music Program Updates
The BYSO Chamber Music Program has gotten off to an exciting start this year! With a record number of participants, groups began rehearsals and coachings on September 30th. This year, we chose 3 honors ensembles from amongst our BYS groups. These groups receive full-scholarship for the year, and have the chance to play around the […]
La Bohème
Boston Youth Symphony Federico Cortese, Conductor Edward Berkeley, Stage Director Mimi, Ellie Dehn Rodolfo, Kyle van Schoonhoven Musetta, Olga Pudova Marcello, Andrey Zhilikovsky Schaunard, Edward Nelson Colline, David Cushing Benoit, Andy Papas Alcindoro, James Harrington Doganiere, Ryne Cherry Parpignol, Felix Aguilar Tomlinson BYSO Opera Chorus Charles Prestinari, Chorus Master ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY: Sunday, January 27, 2019 at […]
Ashley on ICP
For as long as I can remember, ICP has been an integral part of my life. My family was introduced to the Intensive Community Program by one of our neighbors and close family friends. My parents thought it was an amazing opportunity, so they had my older brother audition. All I can remember of this […]
Arts Matters Day 2018
BYSO CELEBRATES ARTS MATTER DAY 2018 Today, Friday October 26 is the 5th Annual #ArtsMatterDay and BYSO is excited to join this online celebration of arts, culture, and creative expression! Over 600 artists, musicians, cultural organizations, creative leaders, and advocates from all over Massachusetts are participating in Arts Matter Day, either by hosting events or supporting […]
CHAPTERS IN CHAMBER
CHAPTERS IN CHAMBER Boston Public Library Outreach Concert Series ICP Chamber groups perform in Boston neighborhood branch libraries Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program celebrates 20 years of commitment to diversifying the future of classical music. Students from BYSO’s Chamber Music will bring an educational and interactive music performance to neighborhoods throughout Boston in […]
BYSO Chamber Master Class Series 2018-2019
BYSO is excited to announce its 2018-2019 Chamber Master Class series! Master class clinicians work with musicians and chamber music groups from the Boston Youth Symphony. These events are free and open to the public, and all BYSO members are encouraged to attend. All master classes take place at the Boston University College of Fine […]
61st Season Opening Concert Program Notes
BYSO’S 61ST SEASON OPENING CONCERT IS THIS SUNDAY Dmitri Shostakovich Benjamin Britten Ludwig van Beethoven Manuel de Falla Learn more about the history, motivations and influences of some of the great pieces to be performed by BYSO students this Sunday, October 14 at Symphony Hall as part of BYSO’s 61st Season Opening Concert! Read […]
