COLORADO YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS
​CYSO provides access to musical understanding, fostering social growth, self-esteem, and a lifelong love of music for all aspiring musicians.
AUDITION INFORMATION
for the 2025-2026 Season
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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Click HERE to register and for audition information
Click HERE to view the 2025-2026 SEASON SCHEDULE
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Scholarship assistance available for qualifying families
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Click HERE for more information about CYSO's ensembles
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CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN AUDITION FORM
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Audition deadline: Monday September 15th, 2025
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Spectrum is a high level chamber orchestra comprised of Violins, Violas, and Cellos. This ensemble performs throughout the greater Denver area regularly.
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Click HERE for tuition information
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Questions? Contact Michelle Orman (cysomichelle@gmail.com)
CYSO Guest Artist Spotlight
Announcing our 2025 Fall Concert guest soloist: Nick Davies
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Nick Davies is the Bass/Utility Clarinet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and was formerly the Principal Clarinet of the Great Falls Symphony and the Chinook Winds. Additionally, he has performed as a substitute with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, Des Moines Metro Opera, Sarasota Opera Orchestra, Bozeman Symphony and Santa Barbara Symphony.
As a soloist, Nick recently performed Frank Ticheli’s Clarinet Concerto alongside the composer, and has performed as a soloist with ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and the USC Wind Ensemble. Mr. Davies has a strong interest in contemporary music and has held past fellowships with Ensemble Modern’s Klangspuren Schwaz, Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, and Spoleto Festival USA. As a composer, his commissions include those from the Houston Grand Opera, Midic Winds, Webster Trio, and the Chicago Harp Quartet. Nick is the artistic director and founder of the Rossini Club, a chamber music organization based in Nantucket, Massachusetts, which is hosting its twelfth season this year.
Nick holds degrees from Rice University and the University of Southern California.
Hear what the community is saying:
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TESTIMONIALS
"The CYSO has played a critical role in ensuring that music is available to our youth. We are proud to have the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra working to strengthen the arts through music."
-John Hickenlooper,
Former Governor of Colorado
"I look forward to my son having the opportunity to be a member of the Colorado Youth Symphony in the future."
-Jared Polis,
Governor of Colorado
"CYSO encourages kids to develop their talents and sense of identity."
-Edward Dusinberre,
First Violinist, Takács Quartet
My time in the CYSO was one of the most enjoyable musical experiences of my youth. Being able to perform with other highly accomplished youth musicians and fantastic guest artists was an irreplaceable and unforgettable experience. Additionally, CYSO taught me what high standards really look like and, more importantly, how to strive to exceed even those high standards. We played wonderful and varied repertoire and I still think back fondly at the musical experiences I had with the CYSO. While I am no longer an active player, I have no doubt that my time in the CYSO is a significant reason I am such an active supporter of the Colorado arts community today.
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-Greg Diamond
Senior Corporate Counsel
Snowflake Inc.
