The La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras provide outstanding opportunities for youth to grow as musicians, to develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, and to enhance the cultural environments of their communities.
AUDITIONS for 2014 taking place August 6, 2014
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Are you interested in playing major repertoire with a group of outstanding young musicians?
If so, take a look at our Join LYSO page to learn about joining the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Next auditions are scheduled for:
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Leithold Music
Register for an audition today! It's easy visit the Join LYSO page.
Schedule for 2014-15
Take a look at the schedule for 2014-15 (PDF). We have a variety of days and times. including two Thursday evening rehearsals in place of two Saturday rehearsals in September. Read more and see an HTML version at our blog.
Preparing for Fall
Parents and student members, the following are new activities to prepare for the start of the 2014 LYSO season:
With a slightly modified rehearsal schedule and a stronger focus on producing top-quality musical experiences and performances, we are asking members to sign a participation contract.
New and continuing members need to pay their $35 tuition deposit soon. Read more at our payments page.
Please complete these activities as soon as possible, no later than July 31, 2014. We thank parents and student members in advance for submitting these as soon as possible.
Meet the Artistic Director
Randall Mastin, Artistic Director and Italiano Orchestra conductor
Mr. Mastin is a graduate of Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa. Mastin teaches orchestra at Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse. Prior to that he taught at Viroqua High School and Middle School and at Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI.
Mr. Mastin is active with the La Crosse Symphony as a cellist and also as a vocalist with the Viroqua Male Chorus. He has conducted his orchestras and choirs all over the United States and Europe including performances in Westminster Abby and London's New Year's Day Parade. Mastin has received several outstanding Conducting Awards as well as awards for effective leadership and program building abilities. He was formerly the conductor of the LYSO Philharmonic Orchestra in 1999 - 2003 and 2007 - 2008.
“LYSO has exposed me to a wide variety of music and has given me the opportunity to have the fun and rewarding experience of playing with the full orchestra of talented musicians. Thank you!”
“LYSO has meant a chance to play with an amazing group of talented students sharing the same passion for music. I’ve played in LYSO for six years, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”
“I have made friends and gained experience in a professional setting that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else. I always will be glad that I joined.”
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