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EYSO’s 44th Season: MOVE
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EYSO Concert Day
Second concerts of the EYSO's 43rd season: See the Wheat Fields? Mystery, Memory, and Meaning Concerts begin at 2:00pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: www.tickets.elgin.edu
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SPRINGBOARD 2019
Date/Time: March 16, 2019 | 6 p.m. Location: Elgin Country Club EYSO attracts a national reputation for providing a comprehensive learning environment of curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, collaboration, and an engaging musical experience for its students. This dynamic program supports nearly 400 students from nearly 70 Chicagoland communities, many of them in the Fox Valley area. Your participation in Springboard will help launch the next generation of global citizens into a bright future. Guests…
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Draw Me a Sheep: EYSO Brass Choir & Youth Symphony—Rehearsal & Concert
Join us on April 6 in the Blizzard Theater for a special concert—DRAW ME A SHEEP. This concert is our third for this season which have been following our season theme based on the classic novel, The Little Prince. The 7:00 pm concert features Brass Choir, Youth Symphony and special guests, EYSO Composer-in-residence, Ethan Parcell, and Focus Group LLC. Performance at 7:00 pm Rehearsal at 3:00 pm Learn more about…
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Instrument Petting Zoo!
Interested in experiencing what if feels like to hold a violin or make sound with a trumpet? April 13, 2019 is your day to experience a selection of string, wood, and brass instruments at an instrument petting zoo! Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO), Elgin History Museum and Quinlan & Fabish are teaming up for a fun and interactive day of music. No experience necessary! Student volunteers will be there to…
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OIN US SUNDAY, APRIL 14 EYSO OPEN HOUSE 3:30-7:00pm Students and families can visit rehearsals, meet current students and staff and explore the many possibilities available through participation in an EYSO ensemble. Download an Open House Guide in English or Spanish to help plan a visit! Download here: English Guide / Spanish Guide Current students interested in auditioning for the next level orchestra, please take advantage of this opportunity to…
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Chamber Music Institute Concerts–FREE & Open to the Public!
DATE RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 14TH (4/14 concert was cancelled due to snow) CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE CONCERTS Spartan Theater, Elgin Community College Concerts begin at 12:45, 2:00, and 3:15 Celebrate the beauty of chamber music with a series of concerts on April 28, 2019. EYSO Chamber Music Institute students from Prelude, Sinfonia, Philharmonia and Youth Symphony as well as all four Honors Chamber Ensembles will perform throughout the afternoon. CMI concerts…
Find out more »Chamber Music Institute Concerts (CMI)–FREE & Open to the Public!
FINAL SPRING CMI CONCERTS THURSDAY, MAY 2, 7:00pm The last rescheduled Chamber Music Institute Concert is 5/2/19 at 7:00pm at Elgin Community College (Arts Center, Building H) in room H122 This concert is free and open to the public. Please join us to celebrate the CMI students' accomplishments!
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Season Finale Concerts on May 5, 2019
Join us for our season finale concerts on May 5, 2019: LITTLE BELLS ARE CHANGED TO TEARS Laughter, Longing, and Loss May 5, 2019 Blizzard Theater, Elgin Community College Concert Times: 2PM, 4:30PM, 7:30PM In addition to this being our 43rd season finale we are recognizing our music educator of the year and servant leader. This season we are recognizing Kathy Heikkinen, Kenyon Woods Middle School, as EYSO Music Educator…
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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
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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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