EYSO’s 46th Season: FLIPPED
What happens when you turn things uʍop ǝpᴉsdn? New meanings, amazing possibilities, and alternative realities reveal themselves, showing new ways to make sense of the world around us. Artists, philosophers, and visionaries know that a new perspective can make a world of difference, a little push can go a long way—and when we throw out the rulebook, anything can happen…
Concerts at 2:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm:
I. Negative Spaces (November 14, 2021)
II. For every action… (March 13, 2022)
III. Through the Looking Glass (May 8, 2022)
Download a PDF of EYSO’s 2021-22 Season Calendar:
Download a PDF of EYSO’s 2021-22 Season Handbook, which includes important information regarding EYSO policies and procedures. By participating in EYSO activities, you agree to abide by the most recent version of this Handbook:
The Calendar and Handbook are subject to change, so check back regularly for updated versions and watch your weekly eNews for the most current information.

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February 2022
Board Meeting 2021-2022
All board meetings are open to the public and are a great way to learn about EYSO. Meeting are currently held virtually. If you’d like to attend, please contact Eric Larson at elarson@eyso.org or 847.997.2109 for an agenda and meeting access information.
Find out more »Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »March 2022
Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »EYSO Concert Day: For Every Action…
The second concert day in the FLIPPED season. For ticketing & more info, visit: eyso.org/concert 2:00pm—Prelude, Sinfonia, Flute Choir, SF Percussion Ensemble 4:30pm—Brass Choir, Philharmonia, PH Percussion Ensemble 7:00pm—Primo, Youth Symphony, YS Percussion Ensemble
Find out more »Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »Board Meeting 2021-2022
All board meetings are open to the public and are a great way to learn about EYSO. Meeting are currently held virtually. If you’d like to attend, please contact Eric Larson at elarson@eyso.org or 847.997.2109 for an agenda and meeting access information.
Find out more »Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »April 2022
Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »Spring CMI Concert Day
EYSO Chamber Music Institute concerts take place in Spartan Auditorium at ECC, and will be livestreamed free on YouTube. Visit eyso.org/cmiconcert for program details and streaming links. (Three separate concert times, TBD)
Find out more »Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »Spring 2022 Open House
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. Learn more and register at eyso.org/openhouse.
Find out more »Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »Board Meeting 2021-2022
All board meetings are open to the public and are a great way to learn about EYSO. Meeting are currently held virtually. If you’d like to attend, please contact Eric Larson at elarson@eyso.org or 847.997.2109 for an agenda and meeting access information.
Find out more »May 2022
Sunday Rehearsals
Regular Sunday rehearsals at Elgin Community College (YS, PH, SF, PR, MO/I, FC, BC, PE, CMI). View the 2021-22 Season Calendar for specific times.
Find out more »EYSO Concert Day: Through The Looking Glass
The third and final concert day in the FLIPPED season. For ticketing & more info, visit eyso.org/concert. 2:00pm—Prelude, Sinfonia, Flute Choir, SF Percussion Ensemble 4:30pm—Brass Choir, Philharmonia, PH Percussion Ensemble 7:00pm—Primo, Youth Symphony, YS Percussion Ensemble
Find out more »EYSO Dinner and Auction
Join us for EYSO's largest fundraising event of the year as we share and celebrate our mission. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and live performances from EYSO's four honor ensembles. Support from the evening will make it possible for EYSO students, both today and in the future, to explore the world through music education. Reservation information to come.
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