THROUGH MUSIC,
WE ARE ONE
THE CSYSA WEBSITE WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FROM
DECEMBER 22nd - JANUARY 2nd, 2026
Our History
Founded in 1980 to provide musical opportunities for talented junior high students in Colorado Springs School District 11, the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association (CSYSA) began with 70 musicians and one concert.
Today, CSYSA includes ten ensembles—ranging from beginning strings to advanced jazz, wind, and full orchestras—and serves about 350 students each year through auditions. The Mozart String Project adds another 150 beginning string students at sites across the city.
In all, more than 500 young musicians from over 60 schools across the Pikes Peak region, including Pueblo, Limon, Castle Rock, Peyton, and Cañon City, participate in CSYSA programs.
Our Mission
The Association’s mission is to inspire young musicians to lead, grow artistically, and share exceptional music that connects cultures.
The Association presents more than 60 performances each year across regional, national, and international stages. Its educational program includes music camps, performance tours, leadership classes, a solo competition, chamber ensembles, exposure to the full range of orchestral literature, and community partnerships.
It was during a tour to New Zealand that the organization adopted its motto from a Maori tribesman
“Through Music We Are One”