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Download Press Release PDF Here Elgin, IL (May 21, 2020) –Finding ways to connect—when we are required to remain separate—is 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. Pritkzer’s “stay […]
May 14, 2020
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: K. Eric Larson 847-997-2109 elarson@eyso.org 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 Year Elgin, IL (May 14, 2020) – The Illinois Council of Orchestras has named Anthony Riani as Volunteer of the Year for his service to the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra […]
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 […]
May 6, 2020
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: K. Eric Larson 847-997-2109 elarson@eyso.org Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) Hosts Folklórico Online Elgin, IL (May 6, 2020) – Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) will host Folklórico, 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 Band—plus a special project shared by all of EYSO. Members […]