Chicago non-profit

Since its founding in 1993, Midwest Young Artists has garnered a reputation among professional musicians and educators as a place for students to come to become exceptional young musicians. MYA offers a full-curriculum pre-college music school with 8 youth orchestras, more than 60 chamber music ensembles, 4 choral groups, an all-inclusive jazz program, a wind symphony, an early childhood education program, and classes in music theory and composition. MYA musicians are given multiple performance opportunities, both on concert tours, and in major venues throughout Chicago including the Civic Opera House, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, and Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston, among others. MYA emphasizes camaraderie between students, respect and encouragement in the teaching relationship, and the continual pursuit of excellence in music performance. It is a program that stimulates and excites future "dedicated amateurs" as well offers opportunities and support for students preparing for a future in the highly competitive world of music. We pride ourselves on being a place where students are able to grow with their peers in a competitive, yet friendly atmosphere, while providing the highest quality music experiences for young musicians nationwide.