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 – 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. Learn more and share your interest here!
July 28, 2021

Young Musicians Offer Free Chamber Music Concert

The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is bringing student musicians together in person this week through its annual Summer Chamber Music Camp (SCMC), culminating in two in-person concerts on Friday, July 30 at 5:45 and 7 p.m. where SCMC camp students will showcase their hard work and celebrate chamber music.
June 18, 2021

Alumni News – Issue 2, June 2021

Hello EYSO Alumni, I hope you’re all having a great start to your summers! The sun and warmth have been a welcome change as the world adjusts to this new normal. On behalf of the EYSO team, I hope you were able to enjoy our season finale concert Heroes. I don’t know about you, but hearing Turtle Dove transports me right back to the stage and my final concert as […]
May 24, 2021

2021-22 Audition Registration Still Open!

Students from fourth grade to college with two or more years of instruction on their instrument are invited to audition for the 2021-22 EYSO season on May 27-30 at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL Auditions will be held in-person and students must complete an online application at https://www.eyso.org/join-eyso
May 4, 2021

YOUNG MUSICIANS TO CELEBRATE HEROES IN SEASON FINALE

The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) brings its 45th season to a close and celebrates the “hero” in all of us at three live-streamed concerts Sunday, May 9th at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Part of EYSO’s Myths & Legends season . . .