EYSO’s 44th Season: 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.
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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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First Rehearsal at ECC (all orchestras) & Primo Day
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Find out more »Brass Choir and CMI Rehearsals Begin
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Find out more »Eat at MOD Pizza on Sept. 30th!
Eat at MOD Pizza in Elgin at 1190 S. Randall Road and support EYSO. You can eat anytime between 10:30 AM - 9 PM and 20% will be donated to EYSO. A pretty tasty deal! Please help boost our event by clicking this link and then click on the "commit to eat" button: Commit to join us: https://www.groupraise.com/events/107813 One other note, when you dine, please mention EYSO while placing your…
Find out more »Annual College Q&A
The college application process can seem overwhelming, and trying to navigate the audition experience can make it even more challenging. Have you had questions like… How do I choose the right school? What are colleges looking for? How does the audition and application process work? What about double majors? Can I still do music without majoring in it? Join us at one of the Q&A sessions Sunday, October 6 to…
Find out more »Young Artists Concerto Competition
Youth Symphony and Philharmonia students are eligible to audition for this year's Young Artist Concerto Competition. Auditions take place Saturday, October 12, and the winners will perform with their respective ensembles on the March and May concerts. If you're planning on playing but haven't gotten your conductor's approval for your piece, please do so ASAP. After your piece has been approved and you've secured your accompanist (click here for a…
Find out more »Taste and 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 at 6:30 pm. 6:30 - 7:00 pm: Mingling and the first presentation of wine 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Art, more wine, more food! Your ticket includes five wine tastings, an array of carefully selected charcuterie, and painting your very own ceramic coffee mug.…
Find out more »Primo Informance (5:00pm) & CMI Dress Rehearsals
Two events on October 27, 2019: Primo Informance at 5:00 PM CMI Dress Rehearsals More info to follow...
Find out more »Masterclass Opportunities: Adele Anthony, violin (Elgin Symphony Orchestra)
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019 Time: 10:00 am to noon Where: Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Adele Anthony was born in Singapore as the daughter of Alphonse Jivaras Anthony, the founding concertmaster of the SSO. She began to play the violin at the age of two and a half when the family settled in Tasmania. She subsequently attended Dernancourt Primary School, South Australia, and studied violin in Adelaide with Lyndall…
Find out more »CMI, BC, PE Dress Rehearsal
CMI group will start rehearsal time in the Spartan Auditorium. Please report directly there, and be unpacked and ready to play at the start time.
Find out more »November 10th Fall CMI Showcases
Join us for the first CMI concert of the season. Concerts are free and do not require tickets. Concert Times: 2:00pm 3:15pm 4:30pm. Please invite friends, family, and private teachers! All performances are in the Spartan Auditorium of Elgin Community College. Preview the concert program here and see what we are playing and who our students are this season. Sunday is a perfect day to unwind with some lovely chamber music.…
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