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EMPIRE STATE
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
ETIENNE ABELIN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Auditions ARE OPEN!
Auditions are open for select position 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.
Audition Excerpts
Click on the button below to go directly to excerpts for 24/25 Auditions.
Upcoming Concerts
Empire State Youth Orchestra engages, inspires and empowers youth through music.
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.