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June 18, 2019

EYSO Appoints Matthew Sheppard to Artistic Director

Elgin, IL (June 17, 2019) – Matthew Sheppard will lead the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) into its 44th season as its newly appointed artistic director, according to Mr. Joel B. Cohen, president of the EYSO Board of Directors. “We are very excited to welcome Matt to this new role with EYSO to ensure that our mission continues as strongly as ever,” said Cohen. “He brings the perfect balance to this role – a deep […]

June 6, 2019

St. Charles Library to present Best World Guitarist Fareed Haque with KAIA String Quartet

Read more here about KAIA String Quartet’s special performance with Fareed Haque at St. Charles Public Library on Sunday, June 9th at 2 PM. EYSO is excited to share to share the news of this performance because KAIA is EYSO’s Ensemble-in-Residence for its new Chamber Summer Music Camp. Experience KAIA this weekend and get a preview of what your student will be able to experience for an entire week in […]

June 4, 2019

Audition Results

Results will be shared on or before June 21, 2019

June 2, 2019

Statement from EYSO Board of Directors

Dear Friends of EYSO, The EYSO Board of Directors has parted ways with Artistic Director Randy Swiggum. We took this action after careful review and consideration of the future for EYSO. We acknowledge Mr. Swiggum is a brilliant educator and artistic leader who built and fostered EYSO’s unique philosophy and culture over 20 years and, for that, we are most appreciative. Mr. Swiggum is revered by many in the EYSO family. […]

April 29, 2019

04.29.19 – Celebrations and Reflections as The Little Prince Draws to A Close

April 25, 2019

LITTLE BELLS ARE CHANGED TO TEARS | May 5, 2019

April 24, 2019

Chamber Music Institute Concerts–FREE & Open to the Public!

Chamber Music Institute Concerts have been rescheduled from April 14th to April 28th and May 2nd. Concerts were cancelled on April 14th because of a spring snow storm. Snow has cleared and spring is here! JOIN US!!! The final rescheduled concert will be May 2nd, click here for more info. Chamber Music Institute Concerts–FREE & Open to the Public!

April 17, 2019

Summer Chamber Music Camp

April 14, 2019

CANCELLED: ALL REHEARSALS AND CONCERTS AT ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR APRIL 14, 2019 DUE TO WEATHER

Dangerous weather and road conditions are causing us to cancel rehearsals and concerts at Elgin Community College today, April 14, 2019. We have also sent out an email blast. Stay safe.

March 28, 2019

Saturday, April 6, 7pm, Blizzard Theatre-ECC