October 30, 2019

TIME. SPACE. ENERGY Concert on November 17th

Join us for EYSO's first concert of the season!
September 30, 2019

Primo Informance

Join us for Primo and Primo Intermezzo's first performance of the season on October 27th!
September 30, 2019

Young Artists Concerto Competition

Youth Symphony and Philharmonia students are eligible to audition for this year’s Young Artist Concerto Competition on October 12th.
September 30, 2019

Taste & Create at Elements Preserved

Join us for a fun evening of tasting wine, charcuterie, and painting at the elegant Elements Preserved! Purchase your tickets now for Thursday evening, October 17th.
September 30, 2019

Annual College Q&A

Join us at one of the Q&A sessions Sunday, October 6 to hear from representatives of three area schools, each offering distinct programs and a variety of opportunities for both music majors and non-majors.
September 6, 2019

EYSO Musicians Join Touring Beatles vs. Stones Show on Elgin Stage

When the touring show Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Hemmens Cultural Center on September 23, the St. Charles East High School String Quartet will have the privilege of joining the professional musicians on stage to add some orchestral texture to the evening. The show pits Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction against rival Brit boys Abbey Road in an all-out musical showdown for rock dominance. The […]
July 29, 2019

Move

The 2019-20 season, titled Move explores the rich traditions of Dalcroze, ballet, and folk dance. The season will feature Elgin’s acclaimed Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl and Joffrey Ballet artist Luis Vazquez. Download the season poster here.
July 23, 2019

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) Welcomes Dr. Lindsay Wright As Prelude Orchestra Conductor

June 30, 2019

Website Under Construction

Pardon our Dust: Website Under Construction! Effective the beginning of July, we will be transitioning to a new database system, and Member Pages won’t be accessible. If you need to register or update your information, please contact us at office@eyso.org.
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 […]