Taking Note – Issue 36, March 2022

March 31, 2022

EYSO RECOGNIZED FOR Programming of the Year AND Conductor of the YearĀ 

EYSO is excited to announce we were recently awarded two awards from the Illinois Council of Orchestras through its annual awards program recognizing orchestras, conductors, and volunteers that have demonstrated exceptional achievement. Conductor and Artistic Director Mr. Matthew Sheppard has been named the Community/Small Orchestra Conductor of the Year, and EYSO received the Programming of the Year award. The 2022 ICO Awards are based on achievements of the 2020-21 season.Ā 

This is a huge honor for the entire organization for which we are incredibly grateful. A special thank you to all that were involved in the 45th season Myths & Legends.Ā Ā 

STARTER STRINGS HITS THE STAGEĀ 

Monday, March 14 was an important day for the Oakhill Elementary School fourth graders who participate in EYSOā€™sĀ StarterĀ Strings program. They performed in their very first concert as part of the schoolā€™s Spring Sing Concert.Ā Ā 

The performance was a dream come true for school music teacher Kris Cooper. Last fall when 36 students had just started free, weekly, after-school violin lessons with Artistic Director Matthew Sheppard, Cooper envisioned the students performing on stage in the spring.Ā  Ā 

ā€œWe are going to let everyone know what these kids can do. Weā€™re going to show this,ā€ said Cooper.

Monday night the enthusiastic students, under the direction of Sheppard and Primo Conductor Tracy Dullea, performed before an appreciative packed house of parents and students. Their performance of basic violin exercises and Mary Had a Little LambĀ receivedĀ thunderous applause.Ā 

ā€œThese students had never touched a violin before the fall, and now they know the basics. I am hopeful that this program will open new doors for them,ā€ said Cooper.

Starter Strings is an EYSO initiative that eliminates some of the traditional barriers of classical music education. In addition to being tuition free, all students received access to instruments free of charge thanks to William Harris Lee & Company.Ā 



EXPERIENCE THE EYSO DIFFERENCE AT OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, April 10 | 3:30- 7:00 PMĀ Ā 

Interested students and families are invited to visit rehearsals, meet current students and staff, and explore the many possibilities available as part of an EYSO ensemble. 300 students in grade 4 through college from more than 70 communities in the Chicago area have found a home at EYSO.Ā 

Register or just drop inā€”we canā€™t wait to meet you!

For more information visit: https://www.eyso.org/openhouse



SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Adventures in EYSO is our biggest fundraising event of the year and a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to spotlight their support of EYSO. As a sponsor, you will reach a new and appreciative audience while solidifying the future of EYSO for the generations of students to come.Ā 

To view sponsorship opportunities, click here. Sponsorships can be tailored to fit the needs of your business. Contact Kyla Brittain, director of development, at kbrittain@eyso.org to discuss further opportunities.Ā 

A heartfelt thank you to our current Adventures in EYSO sponsors:Ā 

GOLD PARTNERS
Otto Engineering
The Radcliffe

SILVER PARTNERS
Future Wanxiang Foundation

BRONZE PARTNERS
PFK Mueller
W.R.Meadows, Inc.Ā 


THANK YOU

 
 
EYSO recognizes the Seigle Foundation for their support of Starter Strings and EYSO's Tuition Assistance program. Thanks to their commitment to EYSO, all students will have a chance to experience the joys of orchestral music education, paving the way to a lifelong journey of inquiry, creativity, and growth.Ā 

IMPORTANT DATES

APRIL
04.10.2022: Spring CMI Concert
04.10.2022: Spring Open House

MAY
05.08.2022: CONCERT DAY (2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm) Through The Looking Glass
05.13.2022: Adventures in EYSO- Dinner and Auction (Purchase tickets here)
05.26-05.28.2022: EYSO AuditionsĀ 

JUNE
06.29.2022: EYSO at the Arcada

JULY
07.25 - 07.29.2022: Summer Chamber Music Camp: Click here for more information

Simple Ways to Support EYSO

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THANK YOU FOR TAKING NOTE!

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