Milwaukee's Rising Musicians

Just Go For It: Trevor Lin's Story of Persistence, Passion, and Purpose

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 remarkable musical journey from vision board to violin section in MYSO’s Sinfonia ensemble. Trevor demonstrates his talents on both piano and violin while revealing wisdom beyond his years about the importance of musical community and emotional connection. Discover how this young musician balances his passion for composition with his ambitious academic goals in biomedical science, all while maintaining the discipline that has propelled him through two years at MYSO. Trevor's story reminds us that with persistence and support from family and friends, musical dreams are within reach for anyone willing to "just go for it."

Orchestrating Tomorrow's Leaders: The MYSO Effect

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 donor Tony Patullo and members of our student musician leadership team: Adela Ramirez, Luke Field, Jay Suthan, Claire Fifarek, and Mari Cortez, all members of MYSO’s Senior Symphony. Rather than presenting these conversations separately, we've woven them together to highlight how our donors' vision directly impacts our students' growth. Listen as Tony's passionate support for leadership development, musical excellence, and community-building is mirrored in the experiences of our Senior Symphony student leaders, creating a powerful dialogue about the transformative power of music education at MYSO.

Playing at a Different Level: Eighth Grade Clarinetist Anna Lindgren Reveals MYSO's Life-Changing Impact

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 Wind Ensemble. From enhancing her academic focus to dreaming of a future combining medicine and music, Anna shows us how MYSO shapes not just musicians, but well-rounded young leaders. Listen in as we explore another story of growth through the power of music.

Violinist Sal Stein's Musical Journey Through the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)

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!

Ms. Roz Shares Her Journey From MYSO Violist to the Conductor's Podium

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.