EYSO’s 44th Season: MOVE
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Download a PDF of EYSO’s 2019/20 season calendar including Sunday rehearsal schedules and concert day details:
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Honors Chamber Ensemble Recital
Join us for a free concert presenting our Honors Chamber Ensembles. This concert will include: Earl Clemens Wind Quintet Maud Powell String Quartet Hanson String Quartet Sterling Brass Quintet Performances begin at 7 p.m. at Elgin Covenant Church located at 1565 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 View the concert program here:
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42nd Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot
Click here to register for the 42nd Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot and choose EYSO when you register! A portion of your registration fee will be donated back to EYSO! Thank you for trotting!
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2019-2020 Season Auditions
Auditions for the 2019-2020 EYSO season are May 30-June 2, 2019. The application to audition is available beginning February 1, 2019. Please click here to view Audition Information & Requirements and Placement Philosophy EYSO Audition Workshop 2019--Presentation
Find out more »Chamber Music Institute, Honors Chamber Ensemble Auditions
Honors Chamber Ensemble Information Tuesday, June 11, 2019—Strings 9:00am-12:00pm, Winds & Brass 1:00pm-5:00pm Thursday, June 13, 2019—Strings 5:00-9:00pm
Find out more »Chamber Music Institute, Honors Chamber Ensemble Auditions
Honors Chamber Ensemble Information Tuesday, June 11, 2019—Strings 9:00am-12:00pm, Winds & Brass 1:00pm-5:00pm Thursday, June 13, 2019—Strings 5:00-9:00pm
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Find out more »Season 2019-20 Student Registration Opens (7/1 – 7/8)
Registration opens on July 1 & closes on July 8.
Find out more »Season 2019-20 Registration Deadline
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Find out more »Meet Artistic Director Matthew Sheppard
Meet Mr. Sheppard at one of downtown Elgin's favorite community event spaces, Danny's on Douglas! Come get to know Mr. Sheppard and more of the EYSO community, including Executive Director K. Eric Larson, members of the Board of Directors, our dedicated staff, and our supporters. The evening will begin with mingling and light appetizers from 6 - 6:30pm, followed by a brief message from Mr. Sheppard and time for Q&A. Please…
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Summer Chamber Music Camp
Challenge yourself in a chamber music setting while discovering a deeper approach to learning music. Work directly with an internationally acclaimed string quartet. Meet new people and learn something about yourself. EYSO's week-long program will divide string players into trios, quartets and quintets based on their age and ability. Each group will work with a regular coach and spend 3-4 hours together each day. The camp will also include chamber…
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Summer Chamber Music Camp – Camp Finale Concerts
Camp will culminate in a final performance (6pm and 7:30pm) the evening of Friday, July 26 in Elgin Academy’s historic Sears Gallery. As Elgin’s first concert hall and art gallery, the neo-classical structure was built in 1924. The performance space remains an intimate, acoustic gem. Please RSVP to attend:
Find out more »Summer Chamber Music Camp – Camp Finale Concerts
Camp will culminate in a final performance (6pm and 7:30pm) the evening of Friday, July 26 in Elgin Academy’s historic Sears Gallery. As Elgin’s first concert hall and art gallery, the neo-classical structure was built in 1924. The performance space remains an intimate, acoustic gem. Please RSVP to attend:
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National Night Out Block Party
National Night Out is our annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Come check out the free food, DJ, games, vendors, live performances from EYSO students, inflatable and giveaways. Link to the Facebook event: National Night Out link
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