1. Play with other Chicago area gifted young musicians.

 2. Learn major orchestral literature under the baton of Joseph Glymph who has over 40 years of experience as a conductor and music educator. 

 3. Perform six concerts in Chicago, including downtown at the Chicago Cultural Center, Navy Pier, and the Northeastern Illinois University.

 4. Play major orchestral literature at a professional level.  2010-11 Season repertoire included Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F Minor; Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier Suite; Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld Overture; Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture; Shostakovich's Festive Overture; and Dukas's Sorcerer's Apprentice.

 5. Work in sectionals coached by professional musicians.

 6. Accelerate one's musical experience and ability in an encouraging and friendly environment.

 7. Greatly enhance one's chances for college music scholarships.  Prot�g� graduates consistently snare college music scholarships at major schools across the country, such as Juilliard School of Music, Indiana University, University of Illinois, Northwestern University, DePaul School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music and scores of others.

 8. Exciting weekly rehearsals in our beautiful rehearsal hall with great acoustics and designed specifically for the orchestra.

 9. Get the "best bargain" in town for the highest quality music education and training.

10. Compete in Prot�g�'s annual  Young Artist Concerto Competition.

11. Have the opportunity to play side-by-side with The Classical Symphony Orchestra, our nationally acclaimed orchestra of college age musicians.

12. Experience the thrill of performing before very enthusiastic standing-room-only audiences at every concert.

   Last, but not least, have great fun

playing great music!