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2024 Concert Season

Saturday, Mar 23 | 10:30 am

Playathon 2024

Join us for a breath of musical inspiration at ESYO's Playathon, the crescendo of our season theme, 'Breathe'! This extraordinary event serves as both a friend-raiser and our most crucial fundraiser of the year. Immerse yourself in the harmonious atmosphere from 10:30 am to 5:15 pm at Crossgates Mall, where the breadth and depth of our program will unfold.
Saturday, Apr 13 | 7:00 pm

Symphony Orchestra and RPI Symphony Orchestra at Empac

Empire State Youth Orchestra, under the artistic direction of internationally acclaimed conductor, Etienne Abelin, and the Rennselaer Orchestra, led by RPI Lecturer of Music, Dr. Robert Whalen, present a collaborative performance that is centered on the theme of breath, exploring both the resonance and restraint of human nature.
Sunday, Apr 21 | 3:00 pm

Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition

Breathe: Resonance and Restraint: Tonight, our program explores the theme of "Breathe: Resonance and Restraint," reflecting on the subtle interplay between collective celebration and individual struggle in artistic expression. From Jessie Montgomery's "Hymn For Everyone," where voices and instruments intertwine in a shared breath of unity, to Paul Creston's "Concertino" for marimba and orchestr...
Saturday, May 04 | 3:00 pm

Repertory Orchestra & String Orchestra

- La Princess Jaune by Camille Saint-Saëns - Selections from The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber Arr. Calvin Custer - Masquerade Suite 1st Movement by A. Khachaturian.
Sunday, May 05 | 3:00 pm

Concertino Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass Ensembles

Friday, May 10 | 7:30 pm

Youth & Repertory Jazz

Sunday, May 12 | 3:00 pm

All CHIME Concert

Sunday, May 12 | 5:30 pm

Chamber Music & Fiddle Ensemble

Sunday, May 19 | 4:00 pm

Percussion Ensembles & Concertino Percussion

Monday, Jul 08 | 10:00 am

Summer Sessions 2024 | String Chamber Music | One Week Program

Explore the world of chamber music with your friends this summer during ESYO’s summer string chamber music program. Sign up with your friends and create your chamber ensemble or sign up on your own, and ESYO will match you with a group of musicians who are as passionate about music as you.
Monday, Jul 08 | 1:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Musical Explorations | Improvisation | Open to all Instruments

Unleash your creative voice with spontaneous music making! Students will dive into the world of improvisation and learn how to have impromptu musical conversation
Monday, Jul 08 | 3:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Sight Reading Jam - Winds and Percussion (NYSSMA Levels 4-6)

Dust off the important skill of sight reading before rehearsals begin this fall. Learn tips and tricks that will help you perform a new piece of music at first glance.
Tuesday, Jul 09 | 1:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Musical Explorations | Traditional Folk Music | Open to all Instruments

In this workshop we will learn how to play traditional melodies and dance tunes with groove and rhythm
Tuesday, Jul 09 | 3:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Sight Reading Jam - Strings (NYSSMA Levels 5-6)

Get back to playing with other young musicians and dust off the important skill of sight reading! ESYO Conductors will take the students through various literature and emphasize the importance of ensemble, rhythms, pitches, dynamics at first glance.
Wednesday, Jul 10 | 1:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Musical Explorations | Conducting | Open to all Instruments

Explore the art of conducting and learning the foundational skills and knowledge one needs to be a conductor!
Wednesday, Jul 10 | 3:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Sight Reading Jam - Strings (NYSSMA Levels 3-4)

Get back to playing with other young musicians and dust off the important skill of sight reading! ESYO Conductors will take the students through various literature and emphasize the importance of ensemble, rhythms, pitches, dynamics at first glance.
Thursday, Jul 11 | 1:00 pm

Summer Sessions 2024 | Musical Explorations | African Drumming | Open to all Instruments

Experience the energy and excitement of African drumming! This session will be led by Ghanaian master drummer Zorkie Nelson.
Saturday, Aug 24 | 10:00 am

2024 Summer Sessions | Hiking with Conductors and Friends

ESYO conductors invite you to join ESYO for a hike along the Helderberg Escarpment, and be inspired by the sounds of nature. Meet your ensemble members and make new friends before rehearsals begin. This hike is FREE and open to ESYO and CHIME members only.