Playathon, Free Seniors' Concert & more return this March
Empire State Youth Orchestra’s spring season includes the return of annual traditions, including the free Seniors’ concert on March 8 presented by our lead sponsor, MVP, and Playathon on March 25.
Playathon is ESYO’s most important friend-raiser and fundraiser of the year! This fun-filled day of music raises money for ESYO while showcasing the breadth and depth of our programs. This free, family-friendly marathon event takes place from 10:30am – 5:15 pm on Saturday, March 25 at
Crossgates Mall and showcases hundreds of young musicians - it’s the only day of the year where all ESYO ensembles (including CHIME) perform.
The Seniors’ concert, starting at 1:00 pm on March 8, is free for all community members and will feature ESYO Symphony Orchestra performing Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Reservations are not required for this concert except for groups of 10+ people or for those who need accessible seating. Please contact us for more information at 518-382-7581 or email
See the full concert schedule below. Tickets will be available soon.
- February 14 - 7:30 pm - String Orchestra and Youth Jazz - SUNY Schenectady Taylor Auditorium
- February 15 - 7:30 pm - Repertory Orchestra & Concertino Strings - Performing Arts Center, Clayton A. Bouton High School, Voorheesville
- March 6 - 7:00 pm - Percussion Ensembles - UAlbany Performing Arts Center
- March 8 - 1:00 pm - Symphony Orchestra Seniors Concert - Proctors
- March 12 - 3:00 pm - Wind Orchestra - Massry Center for the Arts, The College of Saint Rose
- March 25 - 10:30am-5:15pm - Playathon - Crossgates Mall
- April 2 - 3:00 pm - Symphony Orchestra - Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- May 6 - 3:00 pm - Repertory Orchestra and String Orchestra - Zankel Music Center, Skidmore
- May 7 - 3:00 - Concertino and Woodwinds and Brass Ensembles - Venue TBD
- May 7 - 7:00 - Youth, Chamber & Concertino Percussion - Brown School
- May 12 - 7:30 pm - Youth and Repertory Jazz - Schenectady High School
- May 14 - 3:00 pm - Wind Orchestra/Choirs - Massry Center for the Arts, The College of Saint Rose
- June 4 - 2:00 pm - Repertory Orchestra, CHIME, Youth Jazz - SPAC Festival of Young Artists
- June 4 - 2:00 pm - Symphony Orchestra - Carnegie Hall