Milwaukee's Rising Musicians

For nearly 70 years, the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, or MYSO, has unlocked the transformative magic of music for generations of young artists. Whether you're a current musician, proud parent, or supporter, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of MYSO's impact. This episode features an inspiring conversation with 11-year-old multi-instrumentalist Trevor Lin, who shares his remar...

For nearly 70 years, the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, or MYSO, has unlocked the transformative magic of music for generations of young artists. Whether you're a current musician, proud parent, or supporter, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of MYSO's impact. In this special episode of the MYSO podcast, we bridge two perspectives that capture the heart of our mission: longtime...

For nearly 70 years, the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, or MYSO, has unlocked the transformative magic of music for generations of young artists. Whether you're a current musician, proud parent, or supporter, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of MYSO's impact. Today, meet Anna Lindgren, an eighth-grade clarinetist who is concert master/principal clarinet this year in MYSO’s Win...

For nearly 70 years, the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, or MYSO, has unlocked the transformative magic of music for generations of young artists. Whether you're a current student musician, a proud parent, or one of our visionary supporters, this podcast is for you. Together, we'll go behind the scenes to showcase the lifelong friendships forged and the incredible life lessons learned...

For nearly 70 years, the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, or MYSO, has unlocked the transformative magic of music for generations of young artists. Whether you're a current student musician, a proud parent, or one of our visionary supporters, this podcast is for you. Together, we'll go behind the scenes to showcase the lifelong friendships forged and the incredible life lessons learned through...

For nearly 70 years, the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, or MYSO, has unlocked the transformative magic of music for generations of young artists.  Whether you're a current student musician, a proud parent, or one of our visionary supporters, this podcast is for you.  Together, we'll go behind the scenes to showcase the lifelong friendships forged and the incredible life lessons learned throug...

This episode of the MYSO podcast features Beth Cleary, a MYSO alum and now MYSO parent. Beth’s story illustrates how MYSO creates a lasting, positive impact across generations, develops crucial transferable life skills beyond musical pursuits, and explains how MYSO’s inclusive, supportive community helps families overcome barriers to ensure accessibility for as many interested student musicians as...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring musical journey of Adela, a talented young cellist and high school senior. Adela shares her experience with MYSO and how it has shaped her life and future aspirations. From her serendipitous introduction to the cello in second grade to her current plans of pursuing a degree in cello performance, Adela's story is a testament to the transformative powe...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Summerfest with MYSO's Steel Band to uncover the heartwarming stories that make this group truly special. Listen as students share how the band transformed their lives, building confidence and forging unlikely friendships. Meet "Rush," the unconventional director who celebrates mistakes and creates a family-like atmosphere. Through candid i...

This episode features Lucas LaBeau, an 18-year-old recent graduate and talented young pianist who discovered his passion for music at a young age and has been inspiring audiences ever since. Through joining the MYSO Jazz Studies program and dedicating himself to his craft, he has become a celebrated musician known for his emotional improvisations and versatility across genres. Balancing school, a...