News & Happenings

Kate has been an outstanding member of Symphony Orchestra this past season, which marked 5 years playing with ESYO. In addition to the French Horn, which she plays in Symphony Orchestra, Kate is an accomplished singer and pianist, plays the violin and mandolin, and has been a member of seven different

March is Music In Our Schools Month”,” a time to celebrate school music programs and the dedicated school music teachers that set the stage for many of the area’s great musicians. Magic happens at school concerts; school stages are often the first places students perform and where passion for performance

Last month, ESYO CHIME embarked on a new music project with contemporary composer and RPI Professor of Music Chris Fisher-Lochead. Funded by Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute’s PlayUSA initiative, ESYO CHIME is one of many PlayUSA partners participating in this creative learning project. The piece, which is titled “Stand Tall,”

“Playathon is much more than a fundraiser,” said Rebecca Calos, ESYO’s executive director.  “It’s a fun all-day event and a chance for ESYO to perform outside the concert hall. It brings us closer to our neighbors, future members, and the entire community. It’s the only performance that features all aspects

ESYO’s interim Board Chair and public school music teacher, Omar Williams, said, “Etienne stood out from a global pool of conductors as an extraordinary musician, an inspiring educator, and a visionary in the field. He is creative, dynamic, and thoughtful. His holistic approach to music-making creates a culture of belonging

“The annual competition is named in memory of Lois Lyman, a longtime music teacher and one of the founders of ESYO,” said Rebecca Calos, ESYO Executive Director.  “The competition is rigorous, and we are incredibly proud of Eujeong and Trey’s passion and artistic mastery.” she continued. “The most challenging aspect

Challenges and adversity are parts of everyday life, and our experiences shape us as individuals and as a community. How we bounce back and overcome day-to-day struggles changes us and defines who we are. ESYO’s Reflections of Resilience Project explores the stories of our community’s resilience and interconnecton through music.

Playing a musical instrument challenges young people’s minds and bodies and ignites their creativity. Playing a musical instrument creates new pathways of thinking and learning. But sounding together with other musicians who are as passionate about making music provides additional dimensions that further nurtures growth. Empire State Youth Orchestra invites

Members of ESYO CHIME’s Yates Elementary site went to Proctors GE Theatre on Friday, January 21, 2022, for a private concert and meet & greet with the award-winning American Patchwork Quartet. Presented by our partners at Proctors Passport Series and funded in part by the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic

Now in its third season, ESYO is proud to welcome twenty-four new leaders and twenty-four dedicated mentors to the program. Our mentors come from all walks of life and represent a diverse array of occupations and associations. The roster includes professors, artists, musicians, teachers, engineers, and many former ESYO musicians. 2021-2022

Here are a few tips to help you master the art of listening: LISTEN AS CLOSELY AS YOU CAN You’ve most likely heard people describe orchestral music as a relaxing escape or a perfect soundtrack to daily life. Truth is, if you listen closely, you’ll hear more, notice more, and