“This unprecedented funding continues our investment into the vital role that the arts contribute to the health of our economy, our communities and our citizens,” said Governor Kathy Hochul in a written statement. “As we continue our comeback, we applaud the strength and innovation of arts organizations across the
Composing music that both embraces and challenges western classical traditions, Gabriel Prokofiev has emerged as a significant voice in new approaches to classical music at the beginning of the 21st century. After completing his musical studies at Birmingham and York Universities, and dissatisfied with the seemingly insular world of contemporary
“Any time we invest in the arts, we’re investing in a sound future. The arts heal. The arts bring us together, they challenge and inspire us,” Rep. Tonko said today. “I couldn’t be prouder of this partnership and the great sense it brings to our region.” Also in attendance was
A special thank you to the following foundations for their unwavering support this season: Rea Charitable Trust- $50,000 Carnegie Hall PlayUSA- $10,000 Barry Alan Gold Memorial Fund- $5,000 D’Addario Foundation- $3,500 “ESYO is particularly grateful for the foundational support we’ve received from the many local, regional, and national foundations who’ve
SEPTEMBER 21″,” 2022 Schenectady”,” NY – Empire State Youth Orchestra”,” known regionally and nationally as a leader in ensemble-based music education”,” announced its 2022-2023 season. The new season”,” which spans from September through early June”,” features thirty unique performances”,” fourteen ESYO ensembles and CHIME”,” hundreds of young musicians from upstate New York
We invite you to flip through this Year in Review to relive many memorable moments of the 2021-2022 season. We are truly grateful to you, our friends, families and donors for supporting our youth, and helping make the magic happen!
“Music can only come to life in the present, in the NOW! This is true no matter whether it’s music that was composed 300 years ago or yesterday. And it’s our task as musicians, whether younger or older, to bring it to life and to transform legacy into something new,
After three turbulent school years for music teachers and young musicians, the chance to return to their school orchestra or band brings an elevated sense of joy. As a community, we cannot discount the impact COVID has had on young musicians and their school music programs. For the better part
Following the premiere of Stand Tall, A Reflection on Resilience at Proctors GE Theatre and its reprise performance at SPAC’s Festival of Young Artists, Carnegie Hall’s PlayUSA foundation, which funded the creative learning project, invited ESYO CHIME to present its composition at its national convening. The audience consisted of musicians,
ESYO board chair Omar Williams and ESYO executive director Rebecca Calos hosted the legislature’s monthly meeting at ESYO’s new facility at 45 MacArthur Drive. Before the meeting, ESYO staff gave tours to many of the legislators and shared ESYO’s plans for the facility. “We are grateful to the Schenectady County
All blogs ESYO Rewind! Symphony Orchestra Premieres Concerto for DJ/Electronics and Cello A Look Back at the Premiere of Fabrizio Cassol’s Concerto for Cello and DJ/Electronics On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Tanglewood’s iconic Seiji Ozawa Hall in Lenox, MA, ESYO Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Etienne took the stage
Jay-Era joined ESYO CHIME in middle school. In high school, she auditioned for ESYO Wind Orchestra before joining ESYO Repertory Orchestra and Youth Jazz Orchestra her senior year. Like many in the Class of 2022, more than half of her high school experiences were interrupted by COVID. “It’s been hard.
