Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) recently announced ESYO as a grant recipient for PlayUSA, a program that supports a wide range of instrumental music education projects across the United States, all specifically designed to reach low-income and underserved students on a local level. “ESYO is thrilled and honored to
In addition to student performances, the afternoon will feature a presentation by Stefon Harris who is an ESYO alumnus (’91) and acclaimed jazz vibraphonist. The Los Angeles Times heralded him as one of the most important artists in jazz. He is a recipient of the prestigious 2018 Doris Duke Artist
The musical program includes: Three Dances by M. Camargo Guarnieri, Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 107 by Dmitri Shotokovich and the Symphony No. 4, Op. 36 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. ESYO Music Director and Conductor Carlos Ágreda explained that the program is centered around the concept of the “sense of
Elizabeth Swift, who is a musician, music educator and an alumna of ESYO, was chosen to head up the program that was launched only a few weeks ago. She serves as the CHIME program manager and Troy Site Leader. The program in Troy currently serves first through third grade students
(Schenectady”,” NY) – The Empire State Youth Orchestra has announced the 2018-2019 season which celebrates 40 years of the organization and the hiring of Carlos Ágreda”,” the new music director and conductor of the Youth Orchestra. The organization is comprised of 10 performing ensembles that collectively play over 30 concerts
