Summer Youth Orchestra (SYO)

The ChiMOP Summer Youth Orchestra (SYO) is a free youth orchestra camp open by audition to any Chicago middle/high school musician with experience playing an orchestral instrument. Entering the ELEVENTH season of ambitious programming, SYO has performed more than thirty concerts in venues across the city and beyond, and toured to places like Michigan, Saint Louis, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, collaborating with other music for social change projects along the way!

2024 Program Details

When: July 15 - August 1st, Mon-Fri, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: 3151 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612 (Beidler School)

How to Apply: Complete Application

Please fill out an application to register for SYO. There is no fee to apply or participate in SYO. All experience levels are welcome.

Questions? Contact our Program Manager Kelsey (kelsey@chimop.org).

ChiMOP Alumni Internship Program (CAIP)

CAIP is designed to offer recent graduates of ChiMOP programs hands-on leadership experience during program hours as well as introductory level administrative experience helping staff with activities such as lesson planning and preparing materials. Through CAIP, these interns will also have the opportunity to explore other interests and receive necessary support to build their skill sets and resumes.

Please contact our Program Manager Kelsey (kelsey@chimop.org) to apply.