What is ISYM?

ISYM is a comprehensive and intensive program of music instruction for student musicians. It is held on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For the past 59 years, Illinois Summer Youth Music has enrolled more than one thousand students annually. Many are now performing in major symphony orchestras and other professional ensembles. A significant number are successful teachers, engineers, scientists, lawyers, doctors and business excutives. ISYM has as its objectives to develop musical skills, and to improve the understanding and appreciation of music.

The 18 different camps are designed to challenge musicians of varying degrees in musical skills and development. Facutly members for ISYM are carefully selected and include those who understand both the developmental process and the needs of young student musicians.