WYSO - Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras

WYSO is a youth music organization that runs several full orchestras, two string orchestras, a chamber music program, a harp program, a percussion ensemble, a brass choir program and the WYSO Music Makers program. It was founded in 1966 by Professor Marvin Rabin of the University of Wisconsin-Extension and has taken part in its programs more than 5,000 young musicians from communities across southern Wisconsin.

Students audition to join, and tuition covers less than 30 percent of the cost of sponsoring each student musician, with scholarships available for season tuition, private lessons and international touring. The organization is a not-for-profit supported by donations and sponsorships. Its WYSO Center for Music is at 1118 E. Washington Ave. in Madison.