Afternoon Gala

1:00 P.M. SILENT AUCTION / 2:00 P.M. CONCERT

Our afternoon performance features five of our marvelous ensembles--the Junior Flute Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Preparatory, String, and Concert Orchestras--each taking the stage to perform several of their favorite selections.

Evening Gala

6:30 P.M. SILENT AUCTION / 7:30 P.M. CONCERT

Our evening performance offers a unique combination of flute choir, jazz, and classical music, reflecting the diversity of music ensembles that we offer.  The evening begins with an ensemble made up entirely of flutes, our Senior Flute Ensemble. We are later joined by well-known guest artists to perform with our Symphony Orchestra and our Jazz Ensemble. Virgil Boutellis-Taft, hailed by critics as intense, brilliant, sumptuous sonority, with impressive virtuosity will be performing Tchaikovskys Sérénade mélancolique and Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre with our Symphony Orchestra. He is coming hot off a recording stint with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, and appearing with the Berlin Philharmonic in April. Our evening concert also features the talented trumpeter, Graham Breedlove, who comes from Louisiana jazz country and is a member of the United States Army Blues Big Band.  He will be performing with our Jazz Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra in a rousing medley tribute to the great Louis Armstrong.

Tickets

CYSO 30th Anniversary Gala Tickets $45 online through March 15th and $55 at the door.
Tickets provide entrance to both concerts.

Raffle

This year's raffle is an adventure-filled 7-day Harry Potter getaway to England.

The lucky winner and guest will enjoy luxury hotel accommodations with a full English breakfast every morning and a 5-day car rental. The week will be filled with Harry Potter walking tours in London, Oxford, and Edinburgh; a London studio visit; visits to Hardwick Hall and Alnwick Castle; plus a North Yorkshire Moors Railway trip.

$5 raffle tickets can be purchased at the Gala and, if preferred, the winner can choose an Apple Smart Watch in place of the trip. The drawing takes place after the evening intermission and ticket holders do not need to be present to win.

Afternoon Gala

1:00 P.M. SILENT AUCTION / 2:00 P.M. CONCERT

The afternoon concert will feature performances by the Junior Flute Ensemble, conducted by Gail Vehslage; the Wind Ensemble, conducted by Sandra Balderson; the Preparatory Orchestra, conducted by Ryan Tani; the String Orchestra, conducted by Robert Stojakovich; and the Concert Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Lande.

Evening Gala

6:30 P.M. SILENT AUCTION / 7:30 P.M. CONCERT

The evening concert will feature performances by the Senior Flute Ensemble, conducted by Gail Vehslage; and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julien Benichou.

Tickets

$45 online through March 7th / $55 at the door March 16th / $10 Students
Tickets provide entrance to both concerts.

Buy ticket here

Raffle

A trip for two to Dublin, Ireland for an exciting Game of Thrones travel experience, tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at both receptions and through a CYSO musician.

Don't miss this evening of stellar international singers who have been featured around the globe at venues such as the Washington National Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Carnegie Hall, New York City Opera, National Symphony Orchestra, Teatro Colon, Teatro Real of Madrid, and Théåtre Municipal de Castres-France.

Afternoon Gala

1:00 P.M. SILENT AUCTION / 2:00 P.M. CONCERT

The afternoon concert will feature Soprano Suzanne Karpov and Mezzo-Soprano Jessica Renfro with Maestro Vladimir Lande conducting.

The afternoon concert will feature performances by the Junior Flute Ensemble, conducted by Gail Vehslage; the Wind Ensemble, conducted by Sandra Balderson; the Preparatory Orchestra, conducted by Ryan Tani; the String Orchestra, conducted by Robert Stojakovich; and the Concert Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Lande.

Evening Gala

6:30 P.M. SILENT AUCTION / 7:30 P.M. CONCERT

Spanish Tenor Israel Lozano and Maestro Julien Benichou will present an unforgettable evening of "Opera with a Touch of Spain". They will be joined by rising stars, Soprano Suzanne Karpov, Mezzo-Soprano Jessica Renfro, and renowned Baritone Gustavo Ahualli, delighting our audience with selections from Bizet's Carmen and Zarzuela as well as favorites from operas by Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi.

The evening concert will feature performances by the Senior Flute Ensemble, conducted by Gail Vehslage; and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julien Benichou.

Master of Ceremonies

Master of Ceremonies for the evening concert will be WBJC's cordially captivating Program Director and Host, Jonathan Palevsky.

Tickets

$45 online through March 15th / $55 at the door / $10 Students
Tickets provide entrance to both concerts.

Buy ticket here

Raffle

The Gala is CYSO's main fundraiser for the year. All of the CYSO ensembles will contribute to this fantastic day of alluring music, silent auctions, delicious food, and an exciting raffle offering a chance to win tickets to the Broadway hit show, "Hamilton"!