Fluid Realities: An Orchestral Exploration featuring Symphonie Fantastique
In this concert, a collaboration with the Rensselaer Orchestra and its brilliant conductor Robert Whalen, we present “Fluid Realities: An Orchestral Exploration of Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique.” Berlioz’s music tells the story of someone whose emotions flow from real-life experiences into a dreamlike world where reality starts to shift. As the music unfolds, this flow between […]
Jazz Exchange featuring ESYO Youth Jazz Orchestra and Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble
The ESYO Jazz Program is pleased to host the Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble for an afternoon jazz exchange concert! Each ensemble will perform their own selections and conclude with joint performances with both ensembles. Light refreshments served and cash bar available. Planning your Schenectady Trip? Check out these helpful sites to get the most out […]
Playathon 2025
Join us for a musical journey at ESYO’s Playathon, the pinnacle of our season theme, “Flow.” This event marks the grand finale of our season and is vital to sustaining the music that inspires us all. Help us fill our pot of gold as we come together to support the future of our program. From […]
Wind Orchestra + Repertory Jazz
Experience a thrilling afternoon of live music as the Empire State Youth Orchestra presents two dynamic ensembles in one exciting concert! Featuring the Wind Orchestra and Repertory Jazz Ensemble, this performance will showcase the impressive talent of young musicians from across the region.
Percussion Ensembles
Join us for an exciting evening of rhythm and sound as our talented percussionists take the stage at Brown School!
String Orchestra and Youth Jazz Orchestra
There is something for everyone at this concert featuring our String Orchestra and Youth Jazz Orchestra! Come experience how our theme of Flow applies to improvisation.
Repertory Orchestra and Concertino Strings
Join us for an evening of music with our Repertory Orchestra and Concertino Strings Ensemble. Spend some time with one of our youngest group of performers and one of our more seasoned and see how they can grow into talented musicians. The Concertino Strings group and the Repertory Orchestra perform classics, traditionals, and more contemporary […]
Percussion Ensembles Holiday Concert
The ESYO Percussion Ensembles come together to celebrate the holidays with an evening of music sure to delight and excite!
Melodies of Christmas featuring ESYO Symphony Orchestra & Melodies of Christmas Chorale
CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is returning to the mainstage at Proctors! In its 45th year this holiday extravaganza is sure to get you in the spirit featuring songs of the season performed by the ESYO Symphony Orchestra backed by the Melodies Chorale along with many special guests! The net proceeds from the CBS 6 […]
Chamber Music & Fiddle Ensemble
An evening of pieces performed by the small select groups of ESYO’s Chamber Music program and Fiddle Ensemble!