Scotia–Glenville, NY — Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) is thrilled to announce a major step forward in its plan to build a world-class Youth Music Center, thanks to a $3 million allocation in the FY2025–26 New York State Budget secured by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “This funding brings our dream closer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Empire State Youth Orchestra Announces Exciting March Performances, Including Annual Playathon, Jazz Exchange, and Side-by-Side Concerts with RPI’s Rensselaer Orchestra February 6, 2025 | Albany, NY – Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) is set to present an inspiring lineup of performances this March, showcasing the power of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2025 ESYO Musicians Recognized for National and Local Achievements Schenectady, NY – Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its young musicians, who have been recognized at both the national and local levels. Benjamin Posner, Dylan Slater, and Mia Montross
In this unique opportunity, members of ESYO and high school and college students across the Capital Region will join forces with the Grammy Award-winning Albany Symphony. Together, they will rehearse and perform, gaining invaluable experience in the professional symphonic performance process. An orchestra of Albany Symphony and ESYO students sitting
This joint venture”,” centered on the theme of breath”,” explores both the resonance and restraint of human nature. The first concert on April 13 features Empire State Youth Orchestra’s Symphony Orchestra and Rensselaer Orchestra performing Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 side-by-side along with Hymn for Everyone by 2024 GRAMMY Award-winning
The artist, the scientist, and the philosopher can all agree. The soul breathes through the notes of a melody and carries along each chord. It crescendos with every exhale before it resolves with hope for the next inhale. Perhaps music is the oxygen of the soul, sustaining our emotional and
Designed and open to members of Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra and String Orchestra, the program begins in February. Students participate in a minimum of six coachings led by Aldo Lavaggi for a final performance to conclude the program. Scroll down for registration Info
“The school district’s advocacy for the arts and their unwavering commitment to equity and access is truly remarkable.” The SCSD/ESYO partnership allows CHIME to offer programming to enrolled SCSD students entirely tuition-free. The expanded program also includes transportation to and from CHIME sites, located at Yates Elementary School and Proctors
ESYO Young Leaders actively participate in ESYO programs, collaborate on community service projects, and regularly attend sessions to explore their interests, acquire new skills, and cultivate their leadership abilities. In a recent leadership workshop, ESYO Young Leaders had the opportunity to delve into the 6 C’s of Positive Youth Development, facilitated