Come hear the music of Bernstein, Copland, Beethoven, Count Basie and Buddy Rich on one concert! MYA is a leader in providing top quality ensembles for young students who are passionate about music!
The Stuttgart Youth Symhony of the Stuttgart Music School offers the opportunity to rehearse and perform works of the symphonic repertoire for young musicians in the greater region of Stuttgart, Germany. Approximately 70 instrumentalists rehearse weekly and perform 2-3 concerts each year in the Stuttgart region. The program is open to students ages fourteen and above. Concert tours and exchanges play an important role in the youth orchestra's activities. In 1999, the orchestra traveled to Brazil, in 2002, the orchestra traveled to South Africa, and in 2006, the orchestra gave concerts in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, Australia.
With a vision to create an exceptional environment for young musicians, Midwest Young Artists (878 Lyster Road, Highwood, 847-926-9898) was founded in 1993. Currently reaching over 600 students from 74 cities in the metropolitan Chicago area, with students ranging in age from 2nd through 12th grades, MYA strives to provide the highest quality music experience for young musicians nationwide. MYA expects the best out of its students and provides a supportive and nurturing environment. It is a place where students are able to grow with their peers in a competitive, yet friendly atmosphere. MYA has 5 youth orchestras, more than 60 chamber music ensembles, 3 choral groups, an all-inclusive jazz program, and classes in music theory and history. Students have the opportunity to travel abroad and to perform in major venues throughout Chicago and around the world. Leading the nation in chamber music instruction, MYA graduates are accepted at the most selective conservatories, universities and colleges in the country.
