September 29, 2020

Taking Note – Issue 22

August 10, 2020

Taking Note – Issue 21

July 15, 2020

Taking Note – Issue 20

June 17, 2020

Taking Note – Issue 19

June 9, 2020

2020-21 Season: Myths & Legends

Learn more about our upcoming season theme.
June 5, 2020

Summer Chamber Music Camp 2020

Live-streamed performance starts at 6:00PM on July 31st!
June 2, 2020

With open hearts and ears, we stand in solidarity with our EYSO and Chicagoland community . . .
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 […]