December 21, 2023
Beginning February 1, 2024, students can sign up for auditions. Auditions take place May 30 – June 2, 2024.
December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023 – EYSO thanks the Norris Cultural Arts Center for featuring two honors chamber ensembles in its 4th Annual Baker’s Dozen Holiday Festival. Free to view, the virtual festival is offered by The Norris as a holiday season gift to the community. Watch the Hanson String Quartet perform festive holiday music.
November 28, 2023
Children 12 & under are FREE! We’ll begin the evening at 6:30 pm getting our holiday voices on singing familiar holiday carols! There will be a special carol performance by the Second Baptist Church of Elgin Choir. At 7:00 pm, we’ll begin performing Handel’s Messiah. A selections of pieces from the Messiah will be played by members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, and solos by […]
November 28, 2023
Join EYSO alumni for festive holiday favorites from 6-8pm at the Geneva History Museum for the annual Christmas Walk.
November 21, 2023
Read the November 2023 edition of Taking Note, the EYSO monthly community update delivered right to your email.
November 17, 2023
Auditions for the 2024-25 season will take place May 30-June 2, 2024 at Elgin Community College. The audition application is now open! New students, create your audition account and begin your application. Returning students, log in to your Member Page and click “Statement of Intent” to get started. View Audition Requirements & Read audition FAQ’s
November 17, 2023
Drop in to any ensemble rehearsal to hear the current repertoire and experience how each conductor works with their ensemble. Interested in auditioning? This is the perfect opportunity for prospective students wanting to learn more about us.
November 17, 2023
Drop in to any ensemble rehearsal to hear the current repertoire and experience how each conductor works with their ensemble. Interested in auditioning? This is the perfect opportunity for prospective students wanting to learn more about us.
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Re-live the Terra naturalis concerts! Bring your family and friends to join our FREE viewing party of our gaia season opener from November 5. Bring snacks, drinks, and something to sit on. Hosted by Oakhill Elementary School. Doors open at 12:30PM Viewing Party Schedule: 1pm – Prelude, Sinfonia, Sinfonia Percussion Ensemble, Philharmonia Percussion Ensemble 3pm – Brass Choir, Flute Choir, Philharmonia 5pm – Primo, Youth Symphony, YS Percussion Ensemble