November 9, 2020

COVID or not, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra has found a way for the show to go on

By GLORIA CASAS ELGIN COURIER-NEWS | NOV 06, 2020 AT 6:59 PM Music has always been important to Miguel Rodriguez, who plays the flute in the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra. It’s become a lifeline for the 17-year-old during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I couldn’t imagine how I would be dealing with this pandemic without that crutch of music,” the Larkin High School senior said. “It was very easy to take out my flute and play […]
October 9, 2020

Reserve Your Ad Space Today!

Reserve Your Ad Space Today! Origins Concert Day is November 15th   EYSO’s 2020-21 season, Myths & Legends, is in full swing! Origins, the first concert day of the season, is Sunday, November 15th.  Secure your space today by completing this contract and returning it to Kari Christensen (KLChristensen@eyso.org). Artwork is due by 9 am on October 18th. About the Concert Origins will be LIVE-STREAMED from Blizzard Theatre (Elgin Community College Arts Center). The live-streamed concert will […]
May 22, 2020

New Campaign Lets Supporters Share Stories and Donations Online

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

Illinois Council of Orchestras names EYSO Volunteer Anthony Riani as Volunteer of the Year 

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

Elgin Symphony Orchestra names EYSO artistic director as education conductor

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

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) Hosts Folklórico  Online

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 […]
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