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Auditions ARE NOW OPEN!

Auditions are now open for the 2024/2025 Season! 

ESYO auditions are held each year for young musicians, like you, who are looking to unleash their creativity and ignite their passion for music. When auditioning for ESYO, you audition by instrument, not a specific ensemble. 

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Open Rehearsals

Unsure if ESYO is a good fit for you? We invite you to attend an Open Rehearsal and experience our ensembles in action. Click the sign up button below to join a session.

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ESYO CHIME Program

In 2015, ESYO launched CHIME in Schenectady to address fundamental inequities preventing universal access to high level music opportunities for youth. Today, this free after school program serves more hundreds of K-12 students in partnership with Capital Region school districts.

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Upcoming Concerts

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Empire State Youth Orchestra challenges and inspires young people to achieve excellence through music in a rigorous learning environment leading to high-level performance opportunities.

Our Team

The ESYO family is a network of talented conductors, educators, dedicated administrators, and devoted board members. Together we support our young musicians and help model the excellence that is central to the ESYO experience.