Hyde Park Youth Symphony

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!

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

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.

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/

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/)

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/

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 résumé. 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 […]

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/

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!

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/

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!
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