Hyde Park Youth Symphony

Hyde Park Youth Symphony Celebrating over 68 years of musical excellence! This season, the Symphony celebrates over 60 years of music making. We hope to see you soon.

The Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a high-quality arts experience to youth on the south side of Chicago and nurturing in them a love for music that will last a lifetime. The Symphony serves a broad range of young people and families, from a variety of public, private, and home school programs, and from a diversity of rac

ial, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds. The Symphony proudly provides a truly unique experience for student musicians in their early years from grades two to twelve. Join the HPYS as a member family providing your child with a musical opportunity that builds on and extends the learning of the private and school instruction of your son or daughter taking it to the next level. The HPYS experience allows student musicians to perform in an orchestral group setting with their peers while the challenge of chamber ensembles hones their musical abilities in a smaller group setting. As a music organization committed to the arts and maintaining such options for our children we hope you will consider joining the HPYS family through membership, attending our concerts and or as a supporter of our mission.

Please join us in thanking the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement for being an official sponsor of Saturda...
04/30/2026

Please join us in thanking the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement for being an official sponsor of Saturday's gala "Cheers to 70 Years!"
Limited tickets still available at givebutter.com/hpys!

Please help us congratulate our outgoing HPYS Executive Director Tim Corpus who was just named "Executive Director of th...
04/29/2026

Please help us congratulate our outgoing HPYS Executive Director Tim Corpus who was just named "Executive Director of the Year" by the Illinois Council of Orchestras! Congratulations, Tim! 🎉
Tim, we also thank you for your many years of dedicated service to HPYS!
See Tim and congratulate him in person at our May 2 gala! Limited tickets still available at givebutter.com/hpys

Limited tickets still available: HPYS's "Cheers to 70 Years!" gala! We cannot guarantee availability after today!Tickets...
04/28/2026

Limited tickets still available: HPYS's "Cheers to 70 Years!" gala! We cannot guarantee availability after today!

Tickets at givebutter.com/HPYS

Saturday, May 2, 7-9PM

Overflow
1449 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Please join HPYS for a lively evening of bites, beverages, and live music by the Dakarai Barclay Trio!

For 70 years Hyde Park Youth Symphony has been bringing together youth musicians across the South Side and providing them with high-quality orchestral education and performance experiences. Proceeds from this event ensure HPYS can continue to offer every motivated student the transformative experience of playing in an outstanding youth orchestra!

Support Chicago's youth, support the arts, and enjoy a great night out!

Can't attend, but still want to support? Visit http://www.thehpys.org/support.

The event takes place at Overflow, the storied and historic home of Vee-Jay Records.

The Dakarai Barclay Trio is a regular at Chicago's Jazz Showcase.

Please join Saturday, May 2nd to support HPYS, 70 years strong!  -www.thehpys.orgFantastic jazz, plus drinks, appetizers...
04/19/2026

Please join Saturday, May 2nd to support HPYS, 70 years strong! -www.thehpys.org

Fantastic jazz, plus drinks, appetizers, and a small silent auction.
All proceeds go directly to benefit Hyde Park Youth Symphony programs. Ticket sales open thru April 26.
HPYS brings youth musicians together on Chicago's South Side from a variety of backgrounds. To donate or learn more, go to: www.thehpys.org/support/

Please join us this Saturday to support HPYS, 70 years strong!  - www.thehpys.org/event/Drinks & appetizers, fantastic j...
02/16/2026

Please join us this Saturday to support HPYS, 70 years strong! - www.thehpys.org/event/
Drinks & appetizers, fantastic jazz, plus a small silent auction.
This is a ticketed event; all proceeds go directly to benefit Hyde Park Youth Symphony programs. (HPYS brings youth musicians together on Chicago's South Side from a variety of backgrounds. To donate or learn more, go to: www.thehpys.org/support/)

Join for a great night out in support of HPYS with food, drinks, & plenty of music!Hosted at Overflow (1449 S Michigan);...
02/04/2026

Join for a great night out in support of HPYS with food, drinks, & plenty of music!
Hosted at Overflow (1449 S Michigan); this is a ticketed event: https://thehpys.org/event/

The Hyde Park Youth Symphony is now accepting applications for the role of Executive Director who will serve as the prin...
12/10/2025

The Hyde Park Youth Symphony is now accepting applications for the role of Executive Director who will serve as the principal staff member of HPYS, partnering with the Board of Directors and Artistic Director to steer the organization’s strategic vision, operational infrastructure, financial sustainability, and growth trajectory. This leader will build on recent growth of the organization, and will position HPYS for its next chapter of impact and expansion.

Interested candidates should complete the application form online at www.thehpys.org/careers to submit a cover letter outlining relevant experience and vision for HPYS and rĂ©sumĂ©. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position is open until January 15, 2026 or when fulfilled. Please send any questions to [email protected]

The Hyde Park Youth Symphony announced last month that Executive Director Tim Corpus will step down at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season. Read more about the news at https://thehpys.org/hyde-park-youth-symphony-announces-leadership-transition/

The Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) announces that Executive Director Tim Corpus will step down at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season. Corpus previously served in […]

HPYS is excited to celebrate its 70th birthday this Saturday!Please join for music, activities, costume contest, treats....
10/22/2025

HPYS is excited to celebrate its 70th birthday this Saturday!
Please join for music, activities, costume contest, treats...
1:30-4pm at the Nichols Park gym. Free entry (suggested donation of $10/family); please register in advance: https://thehpys.org/events/

Save the date for HPYS's Halloween Bash!  October 25, 1:30-4pm at the Nichols Park Gym.Music, treats, activities, and mo...
10/04/2025

Save the date for HPYS's Halloween Bash!
October 25, 1:30-4pm at the Nichols Park Gym.
Music, treats, activities, and more! Open to the community ($10/family suggested donation).
RSVPs requested so we have enough goodies -- https://thehpys.org/events/

Note: Costumes encouraged!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the sold-out event at Overflow! It was so much fun to hear our students play, ce...
02/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the sold-out event at Overflow! It was so much fun to hear our students play, celebrate Artistic Director Matthew Sheppard, and raise funds for our Crescendo Fund to impact HPYS programming into the future.

Congratulations Mr. Sheppard on 10 amazing years with the Hyde Park Youth Symphony!

You can watch Mr. Sheppard perform with the students at our next concert on April 3rd at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. You can also still donate to the fund: https://thehpys.org/event/

HPYS traces its origins back to 1955 when Claire Despres Oppenheim collaborated with Hyde Park parents to start the Chil...
01/13/2025

HPYS traces its origins back to 1955 when Claire Despres Oppenheim collaborated with Hyde Park parents to start the Children's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago. Over the years, the name has changed and the group has grown, but the focus on musical opportunity & excellence is still at its heart.

Happy 2025 from Hyde Park Youth Symphony: 70 years of youth ensemble music!
thehpys.org/about/

Address

915 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL
60637

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hyde Park Youth Symphony posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Hyde Park Youth Symphony:

Share