Taking Note – Issue 38, May 2022

May 25, 2022

EYSO'S "A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES"
WEDNESDAY, JUNE | 7pm
THE ARACADA | ST. CHARLES, ILĀ
Movie lovers of all ages will enjoy this live performance featuring students from EYSO's Youth Symphony.Ā The evening will include the unforgettable scores from blockbuster movies including Pirates of the Caribbean, West Side Story, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and MORE! This is an EYSO performance you won't want to miss! For more information visit Arcada - Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (eyso.org)
To purchase tickets, click here.

SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP
It's not too late to register for EYSO's Summer Chamber Music Camp. This week-long Summer Chamber Music Camp divides 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 also includes masterclasses, classes in composition, Alexander Technique to improve posture and promote relaxation, listening workshops, and performances and mentoring by KAIA String ensemble: a total of more than 35 hours of instruction. The week culminates with a performance for families and friends. Visit Summer Chamber Music Camp - Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (eyso.org) to learn more and to apply.Ā
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 8.
2022 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT @ EYSO
EYSO is excited to once again offer two paid summer positions for high school juniors, seniors, or recent graduates. Funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, these part-time (20 hrs/week) student employees will work closely with our administrative staff and learn all about what happens "behind the scenes" at EYSO!
Click the job descriptions to read more, and spread the word: these positions aren't only for EYSO students! Any interested and eligible candidate is welcome to submit application materials to jobs@eyso.org by June 3, 2022.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
EYSO is in need of volunteers to assist with auditions Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29. Volunteer opportunities include audition warm-up room monitors and audition room assistance. If you have never volunteered with EYSO, this is your perfect chance. No musical experience is required! To register, click here.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022
Welcome to the EYSO Alumni Community!

Saarang Bakre ā University of Illinois at Chicago, mechanical engineeringĀ
Aani Borrego ā Elmhurst University, violin performance & music educationĀ
Nora Brink ā College of the Holy Cross, chemistryĀ
Kody Bruce ā Loyola University of Chicago, molecular neuroscienceĀ
Kennedy Buehler ā Northern Illinois University, music performanceĀ
Daniel Bulpitt ā DePaul School of Music, music educationĀ
Alan Chen ā University of Colorado Boulder, biochemistryĀ
Emma Chen ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, computer scienceĀ
Anna Creech ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, sustainable designĀ
Chelsea Davis ā Illinois State University, music educationĀ
Aayush Desai ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, computer science & philosophyĀ
Linnea Diersen ā Wheaton College, secondary English educationĀ
Toby Elliott ā DePaul University, percussion performance with sound design/recording/production minorĀ
Ella Erickson ā Wake Forest University, environmental and sustainability studiesĀ
Christina Fetterly ā University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, music compositionĀ
Evalin Feuser ā Moody Bible Institute, intercultural studiesĀ
Michelle Gain ā Concordia University Wisconsin, communication sciences & disordersĀ
Oscar Garcia ā University of San Diego, business economicsĀ
Harry Graham ā New England Conservatory of Music, viola performanceĀ
Molly Gruman ā University of Kansas, architectureĀ
Carleen Gussman ā Illinois State University, music education & horn performanceĀ
Taylor Headley ā Marquette University, secondary education & EnglishĀ
Jonathan Hirtzig ā Elgin Community College, musicĀ
Evelyn Irwin ā UndecidedĀ
Jacy Jacobus ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, violin performanceĀ
Sarah Leardi ā Fontbonne University, biology (pre-chiropractic)Ā
Nayoon Lee ā UndecidedĀ
Trevor List ā Iowa State University, computer scienceĀ
Nora Maloney ā Hope College, political science & historyĀ
Ian Martinez ā Elmhurst University, music educationĀ
Aisling McGrath ā Bucknell University, accountingĀ
Aidan Murray ā University of Notre Dame, aerospace engineering & organ performanceĀ
Niku Myers ā University of Michigan, molecular biologyĀ
Matt Ostergard ā Iowa State University, engineeringĀ
Ethan Park ā Brown University, biology & musicĀ
James Petno ā Wheaton College, psychologyĀ
Ethan Sanderson ā Bradley University, engineeringĀ
Ailish Seibert ā Elgin Community College, EnglishĀ
Luke Shimizu ā University of Massachussetts Amherst, biology (pre-med)Ā
Micah Shimizu ā Bates College, biology (pre-med)Ā
Peyton Siegler ā UndecidedĀ
Damian Sulikowski ā UndecidedĀ
Alan Taylor ā University of Idaho, cyber security with undecided minorĀ
Cara Thomas ā Belmont University, music educationĀ
Anushi Varma ā University of Michigan, neuroscienceĀ
Nikhil VenkatĀ Ā
Emily Zimmer ā Pepperdine University, biologyĀ
IMPORTANT DATES
MAY
05.26-05.29.2022: EYSO Auditions
05.31.2022: Honor Chamber Ensembles Recital: 7pm at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Elgin (FREE)
JUNE
06.01.2022: Earl Clemens Quintet Performance: 6pm at the 1st Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles (FREE)
06.03.2022: Deadline to apply for a 2022-23 Honor Chamber Ensemble: Click here for more information.
06.08.2022: Deadline to apply for Summer Chamber Music Camp
06.29.2022: EYSO at the Arcada: 7pmĀ Purchase tickets in advance of the event.
JULY
07.04.2022: City of Elgin 4th of July Parade
07.25 - 07.29.2022: Summer Chamber Music Camp: Click here for more information.