Inspiring curiosity,
imagination,
& critical thinking
through music.
Inspiring curiosity, imagination,
& critical thinking through music.
Youth Symphony and Philharmonia students are eligible to audition for this year's Young Artist Concerto Competition. Auditions take place Saturday, October 12, and the winners will perform with their respective ensembles on the March and May concerts. If you're planning on playing but haven't gotten your conductor's approval for your piece, please do so ASAP. After your piece has been approved and you've secured your accompanist (click here for a […]
Masterclass with ESO Principal Cellist Matthew Agnew Where: Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy, Barrington Date: February 15, 2020 Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Matthew Agnew studied Suzuki cello from age four with Marilyn Kesler in Okemos, Michigan. In high school, he had the benefit of orchestra instruction and guidance from Shirley Mullins, a Janos Starker student, and cello instruction from Jane Katsuyama of the Dayton Philharmonic. He […]
JOIN US SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD EYSO OPEN HOUSE 3:30-7:00pm Students and families can visit rehearsals, meet current students and staff and explore the many possibilities available through participation in an EYSO ensemble. Current students interested in auditioning for the next level orchestra, please take advantage of this opportunity to check out other EYSO ensembles for yourself! Regular Sunday Rehearsal Schedule: Sinfonia, 3:15-5:15pm (Room H122) Philharmonia, 3:30-5:30pm (Room H123) Primo, 4:00-5:00pm […]
Virtual College Q&A October 3 Don't miss our Annual College Q&A on Saturday, October 3 at 10:00am! Our panelists this year come from three distinct schools, each offering unique programs and opportunities for both music majors and non-majors: Dr. Angela Tammen, Admissions Director, University of Illinois School of Music Kate Bittner, Director of Conservatory Admissions, Lawrence University Dr. Mary Lynn Doherty, Assistant Director, Northern Illinois University School of Music They'll […]
Youth Symphony and Philharmonia students: the 2020-21 Young Artists Concerto Competition takes place Saturday, October 10. Use the links at the bottom of your Member Page (under Members Home—the first page you see when you log in) to view the complete rules and submit your application with $35 fee by September 20 at 5pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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This is a VIRTUAL Open House. From 3:30-7:00pm on Sunday, February 21, anyone who's interested can drop in via Zoom (click for invitation) to take a virtual tour of rehearsals and ask questions about all things EYSO. We have also scheduled a series of "Conversation Episodes" to accompany the virtual open house dates. These 30-minute chats offer an opportunity to interact with the EYSO team outside of Sunday rehearsals for […]
In addition to our two Virtual Open Houses (February 21 & April 18), we are excited to host a series of three “Conversation Episodes” with EYSO staff this spring. These 30-minute chats offer an opportunity to interact with the EYSO team outside of Sunday rehearsals for a different kind of behind-the-scenes experience. This week we begin with Artistic Director Matthew Sheppard, Primo conductor Tracy Dullea, Development Director Kari Christensen, and […]
The livestreamed concerts can be viewed here on April 18: https://www.eyso.org/cmiconcert Times to be shared soon.
This is a VIRTUAL Open House. From 3:30-7:00pm on Sunday, April 18, drop in via Zoom (click for invitation) to take a LIVE virtual tour of rehearsals and ask questions about all things EYSO. We can't wait to meet you! Please mark your calendar and tell your friends!
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Our Informance is a chance for parents to experience EYSO firsthand and the process behind what we do here (the informational aspect) while also giving each student an opportunity to perform the repertoire they have been working on (the performance aspect).
From 2 to 3 pm, Sunday, January 8, in the ECC Arts Center at 1700 Spartan Drive, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is kicking off the start if its 2nd semester with a special treat – the 12th Annual EYSO Faculty Recital. While originally intended as a way for students and parents to see their conductors in action, the recital has become an EYSO tradition and is also a […]