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CYSO Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall

May 17, 2026

Overview

Led by acclaimed Music Director Allen Tinkham, CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at Orchestra Hall on Sunday, May 17 at 7:30 pm. The highlight of the evening will be the premiere of Time Abounds, written for Symphony Orchestra by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon. The orchestra will also bring to life Higdon’s spirited Machine and Aaron Copland’s iconic Symphony No. 3. The concert features CYSO’s Philharmonic Orchestra, performing selections form Howard Hason’s Symphony No. 2 “Romantic.” Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with classical music’s brightest young stars!

Tickets are $20-$60. Children under 7 free. Tickets and info at cyso.org/tickets. Note: Online ticket sales close on Friday, 5/15 at 12:00 PM, and remaining tickets will be available from the Symphony Center box office by calling 312-294-3000, or at the door on Sunday evening.

This concert is presented by Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

Schedule
Program
CYSO Philharmonic Orchestra
Hanson

Selections from Symphony No. 2, (Romantic)

CYSO Symphony Orchestra
Higdon

Machine

Higdon

Time Abounds

Copland

Symphony No. 3