ESYO Young Leaders
ESYO is excited to provide the opportunity for the next generation of musicians and arts leaders to gain hands on experience, observe, and assist in the programs of an internationally-recognized youth orchestra.
As a Young Leader, you will volunteer for a full season, be assigned a leadership track, and be supervised by a mentor of the ESYO community. Young Leaders are expected to participate an average of 8-10 hours a month in Young Leader Cohort and volunteer in music education opportunities, special events, projects, or administrative tasks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we volunteer has changed with many opportunities moving online.
Only current 9th – 12th grade members in an ESYO Ensemble are eligible to be a Young Leader.
Leadership Tracks
Provide online support for younger musicians in ESYO live-streamed rehearsals and the CHIME program as a teaching assistant by helping to run sectionals, give private lessons, and mentoring younger and less-experienced players. Opportunities to participate in Teaching Artist training and professional development workshops.
Gain perspective on the inner workings of a non-profit arts organization as you provide administrative and technical support to ESYO’s Operations, Marketing, and Development departments. Opportunities to be involved in the execution of broadcasting virtual rehearsals, special events and concerts.
Benefits
In addition to leadership opportunities and hands-on experience, being a Young Leader brings you:
- Leadership Workshops
- Community Outreach Opportunities
- Young Leader Cohort Meetings
- Community Service Credit Hours
- Performance Opportunities
- Resume-building experience
- Performance Scholarships and College Audition support (need-based)
Questions?
Contact Jared Shortmeier, CHIME Administrative Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ESYO is a proud member of the New York Mentoring Network
What is the New York Mentoring Network?
The New York Mentoring Network is for individuals, programs, and organizations committed to providing quality mentoring relationships to young people across New York State and scaling solutions, by building connections with other programs and sharing best practices and resources. MENTOR New York supports programs with capacity-building services and facilitates the New York Mentoring Network to ensure our work is community driven and responsive.