Percussion Ensembles
Up, Up & Away: ESYO Strings

ESYO’s String Orchestra and Concertino Strings share a program that balances classics, favorites, and new voices. String Orchestra pairs Beethoven’s Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 5 (arr. O’Neill)—all forward drive—with the timeless song “Over the Rainbow” (Arlen/Harburg). Jimmy Webb’s “Up, Up and Away” (arr. Ployhar) adds easy lift, and The Lamps of Deepavali (Ramachandran/Ford) […]
Symphony & Rensselaer Orchestra
The Fire Within: Symphony Orchestra

The Symphony Orchestra concert is shaped less as a display of contrasts than as a continuum: music that unfolds, evolves, and stays in motion. It marks the third year of ESYO’s collaboration with the RPI Orchestra and its conductor, Dr. Robert Whalen, bringing together young musicians from across the region in a shared musical project. […]
Repertory Orchestra & String Orchestra

feat. Repertory Lois Lyman Concerto Winner, Magdalena Calabria, Violin
Concertino Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass Ensembles

Join ESYO’s Concertino Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass groups for one memorable afternoon of music!
Wind Orchestra

Enjoy a melodious Saturday with the talented members of the Empire State Youth Orchestra’s Wind Orchestra! This concert takes place in the Carl B. Taylor Auditorium located in the Begley Building.
Chamber Music

Chamber Music presents an evening of impactful small group performances!
Youth, Chamber, Repertory & Concertino Percussion

Four incredible, energetic ensembles bring you an evening of music you won’t soon forget! ESYO’s Percussion Ensembles come together for an exciting evening of folk songs, masterpieces, and contemporary percussion music.
Flute Choir & Capital Area Flute Club