Inspiring curiosity,
imagination,
& critical thinking
through music.

Inspiring curiosity, imagination,
& critical thinking through music.

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Inspiring curiosity, imagination, & critical thinking through music.
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July 11, 2022

2022-23 Season: DESIGN

Artists and influencers know the power of design: that small details have an outsized impact on how we move through the world. By building clear objectives and well-crafted blueprints, employing layers of meaning both conscious and subconscious, and utilizing a steady hand to guide the process, innovators can together through design to make musicā€”and how music can change the world. Artists and influencers know the power of design: that small [ā€¦]
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June 10, 2022

EYSO’s A Night at the Movies

The award-winning Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is bringing a night full of movie music and magic to the Arcada Theater in downtown St. Charles. Youth Symphony, EYSOā€™s flagship orchestra for advanced high school musicians, will performĀ A Night at the MoviesĀ on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Made-for-Hollywood film scores by distinguished contemporary composers (think John Williams and Howard Shore) will be performed alongside classical selections by German composer [ā€¦]
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May 25, 2022

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Recognized for Leadership and Programming

(Elgin, Illinois) Illinois Council of Orchestras (ICO) President Tim Corpus presented two significant awards to Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) at Adventures in EYSO, a donor appreciation and fundraising event at The Ashbury, a new venue in downtown Elgin. Matthew Sheppard, Artistic Director for Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO), was honored as Community/Small Orchestra Conductor of the Year. Corpus presented the award to Sheppard in front of an audience of [ā€¦]
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April 26, 2022

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Steps into the Extraordinary with Three Performances on May 8th

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Steps into the Extraordinary with Three Performances on May 8th 300 Students from 70 Communities Perform in EYSOā€™s Final Concert of the Season (Elgin, IL) Join the student musicians of Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra for Through the Looking Glass, the final concert in the 2021-2022 season, FLIPPED, that examines how a shift in perspective can make a world of difference in music. Three concerts on May [ā€¦]
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April 11, 2022

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Recognized for Programming of the Year and Conductor of the Year

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Recognized for Programming of the Year and Conductor of the YearĀ    Recognition from the Illinois Council of Orchestras (ICO) bodes well for student musicians in and around greater Elgin. Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) received two awards from the ICO through its annual awards program recognizing orchestras, conductors, and volunteers that have demonstrated exceptional achievement.Ā Ā  “We’re honored and thrilled to receive this Programming of the [ā€¦]
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April 11, 2022

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Creates Sonic Ripples that Echo beyond the Concert Hall

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra CreatesĀ Sonic Ripples that Echo beyond the Concert Hall 300 Students from 70 Communities Perform in EYSOā€™s Second Concert of the SeasonĀ    On Sunday, March 13, 2022, join the student musicians of the award-winning Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) in their March concert For every action…, the second concert in the 2021-2022 season, FLIPPED, that examines how a shift in perspective can make a world of [ā€¦]
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April 11, 2022

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra to Host Open House on February 20

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra to Host Open House on February 20 Opportunity for behind the scenes look at 2021 Youth Symphony of the YearĀ    [Elgin, Illinois, February 2022) Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) will hold an Open House for student musicians on Sunday, February 20, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive.Ā  EYSO has opportunities for instrumentalists in 4th grade through [ā€¦]
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April 11, 2022

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Opens 46th Season with Negative Spaces

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Opens 46th Season with Negative SpacesĀ  In-Person and Livestream PerformancesĀ  [Elgin, Illinois, October 2021) ā€” Onā€ÆSunday, November 14, 2021, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestraā€Æ(EYSO)ā€Æreturns to the stage of the Blizzardā€ÆTheatre at Elgin Community Collegeā€Æfor in-person performances,ā€Æafter aā€Æseasonā€Æof livestream only concerts.ā€Æā€ÆEYSOā€Æopens its 46thā€Æseasonā€Æwithā€ÆNegative Spaces, the first of three concertsā€Æin the FLIPPED concertā€Æseries thatā€Æexaminesā€Æhow a shift in perspective can make a world of difference in music and life. [ā€¦]
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January 24, 2022

School Day Tours

Experience the EYSO Difference with a live interactive presentation by EYSO Artistic Director Matthew Sheppard and Honors Chamber Ensemble musicians ā€“ just for your classroom! Your students will see first-hand how EYSO uses rigorous methods of inquiry and “expert noticing” to offer a comprehensive learning environment and an engaging musical experience, all free of charge.Ā Learn more and share your interest here!
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