2024 Open House

February 18, 3:30-7:00PM

April 7, 3:30-7:00PM

Elgin Community College Arts Center (Building H)

Experience the EYSO Difference at Open House! EYSO attracts a national reputation for providing an engaging musical experience for students and a comprehensive learning environment which promotes curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Interested students & families are invited to visit rehearsals, meet current students and staff, and explore the many possibilities available as part of an EYSO ensemble. Register below or just drop inā€”we canā€™t wait to meet you!



Plan your visit: drop in on one or more ensembles!

(All times reflect the regular Sunday rehearsal schedule)

3:15-5:15 Sinfonia: intermediate full orchestra led by Greg Schwaegler. Middle and high school strings, winds, and percussion. Room H245
3:30-5:30 Philharmonia: advanced full orchestra led by Aaron Kaplan. Middle and high school strings, winds, and percussion.
Room H123
4:00-5:00 Youth Symphony Percussion Ensemble: advanced high school percussion led by Joe Beribak. Room H212
Ā 5:00-6:30 Ā Primo & Intermezzo: entry-level string ensemble for grades 4-8, led by Tracy Dullea. Room H220
4:30-6:00 Prelude: early-intermediate string orchestra for grades 5-9, led by Andrea Ferguson. Room H122
5:35-6:35 Brass Choir: mixed-level brass students from Sinfonia, Philharmonia and Youth Symphony led by Dan Sartori. Room H245
5:35-6:35 Flute Choir: intermediate flute ensemble for middle and high school students, led by Ruth Cavanaugh. Room H241
5:45-6:45 Sinfonia/Philharmonia Percussion Ensemble: intermediate middle school and high school percussion led by Joe Beribak.
Room H212
6:15-9:00 Youth Symphony (EYSOā€™s flagship ensemble): advanced full orchestra led by Matthew Sheppard. High school and college-age strings, winds, and percussion. Room H123