June 2, 2020
May 22, 2020
Download Press Release PDF Here Elgin, IL (May 21, 2020) āFinding ways to connectāwhen we are required to remain separateāis challenging. Since 1976, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) has been a place of connection and belonging for hundreds of young people. EYSO families deeply value the sense of community, making coming together and forging ahead even more important. In March, EYSO suspended in-person rehearsals (in line with Gov. Pritkzerās āstay [ā¦]
May 14, 2020
News ReleaseĀ Ā FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: K. Eric Larson 847-997-2109Ā elarson@eyso.orgĀ Click Here to Download a PDF: Volunteer of the Year Post Concert Release Illinois Council of Orchestras names EYSO Volunteer Anthony Riani as Volunteer of the YearĀ Elgin, IL (May 14, 2020) ā The Illinois Council of Orchestras has named Anthony Riani as Volunteer of the Year for his service to the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra [ā¦]
May 12, 2020
To read the full Daily Herald story, please click here: Elgin Symphony Orchestra names EYSO artistic director as education conductor Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces Artistic Director of Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra as Education Conductor The ESO is now in the final stages of confirming Matthew Sheppard to be its next Education Conductor. Since taking over as artistic director of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO), Sheppard has consistently demonstrated [ā¦]
May 6, 2020
News ReleaseĀ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: K. Eric Larson 847-997-2109Ā elarson@eyso.orgĀ Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) Hosts FolklĆ³ricoĀ āÆOnlineĀ Ā Elgin, IL (May 6, 2020) ā Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO)āÆwill hostāÆĀ FolklĆ³rico, a virtual concert at www.eyso.org/concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 10, featuring all EYSO ensembles, including performances by its three full orchestras, two string orchestras, Brass Choir, and EYSO Samba Bandāplus a special project shared byāÆallāÆof EYSO. Members [ā¦]
April 30, 2020
Join us for a storytelling journey where you will experience personal stories from staff, students, alumni, board members, and others with a personal connection to EYSO.
April 27, 2020
EYSO has moved the scheduled FolklĆ³rico concerts to a virtual format. This will allow us to bring our 44th season to a close safely via a digital performance at 7 pm, Sunday May 10, featuring all of our EYSO ensembles.
March 13, 2020
Dear EYSO Families - As you know,Ā coronavirusĀ (COVID-19)Ā has been on our radar for the last several weeks and weāve been working closely with ECCās emergency management teamĀ and others.Ā At theĀ recommendationĀ of ECCĀ and in the best interests of our students and staff,Ā we are suspending in-person rehearsalsĀ at ECCĀ effective immediatelyĀ through Sunday, April 5.Ā (please click to read the full message...)
February 5, 2020
January 6, 2020