Join CYWS

Picture yourself on stage at
Severance Music Center!

Join the Premier Youth Wind Symphony
in Cleveland!


Students entering
grades 8-12 are eligible to audition for CYWS


All CYWS members must take private lessons on their instrument
and participate in their
school music programs


Approximately 160 students perform in one of two ensembles each year


Rehearsals are held on Saturday mornings from late August through May


Performances at Severance Music Center, Cleveland State, and other amazing venues in the Cleveland area and around the world!


Auditions are held in May for the following fall