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 MYSO.

This episode features MYSO’s young violinist Sal Stein who poetically describes music as "another way to talk" that "surrounds you," revealing a deep connection to the violin he’s played since age five. This perspective, combined with a desire to carry on his mother's musical legacy, offers a touching glimpse into his artistic journey.

Jump in to learn more about Sal’s inspiring journey from Singapore to the MYSO and let's honor the music within us all!

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 MYSO.

This episode features MYSO’s one and only, Ms. Roz, a passionate music educator who bridges multiple worlds - from her early days as a MYSO student to her current roles as a middle school teacher, MYSO director, and MYSO mom - Ms. Roz demonstrates deep commitment to helping students grow through music while fostering meaningful connections beyond the notes.

Jump in with us to explore her journey in a fun and lively conversation and let's honor the music within us all!

To learn more about MYSO, visit us at MYSO.org.

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 MYSO.

This episode features an interview with Nico, a senior percussionist who joined MYSO in his junior year of high school and drives 45 minutes from Kenosha to Milwaukee multiple times per week for rehearsals.

Despite only starting music as a freshman, Nico has excelled in multiple ensembles, and he discusses how MYSO has helped him develop self-discipline, make like-minded friends, and grow as a person.

Let's jump in and let's honor the music within us all!

To learn more about MYSO, visit us at MYSO.org.