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Rehearsals for all ensembles are cancelled today, March 14. Stay warm! ❄️

We had a great time at the Wind Orchestra/Repertory Jazz concert yesterday afternoon! Next up: Playathon on March 25 at Crossgates Mall, presented by Summit Senior Living!

Our Symphony Orchestra put on a great show today for our annual seniors' concert! If you couldn't make it today, don't miss their April 2 concert! Next up: Wind Orchestra & Repertory Jazz Orchestra on March 12!

Join the SSO & guest artist Eujeong Choi, winner of the 2022 @EmpireStateYO Concerto Competition on the MainStage 7pm, March 11 for pieces such as Shostakovich’s “Concerto for Violoncello in Eb Major” & Copland’s “John Henry.” Pre-concert chat at 6pm > bit.ly/3XqPSB5.

Our percussion ensembles put on a great concert last night at UAlbany! Check out the photos from the show. Next up: FREE Seniors' concert tomorrow, Wednesday March 8, at Proctors at 1 pm!

SSO welcomes special guest Eujeong Choi, winner of the @EmpireStateYO 2022 Concerto Competition, w/ Shostakovich’s “Concerto for Violoncello in Eb Major,” along w/ Copland’s “John Henry” & Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 5” in Eb Major. 7pm Saturday, March 11 > bit.ly/3XqPSB5.

It's March, and here at ESYO, that means it's Playathon month! We're so excited to get back to our musical marathon on March 25 at Crossgates Mall!

Due to the weather, rehearsals for all ensembles are cancelled today. Stay warm! ❄️

It's the last chance to join the party!🎺 Deadline to register for Concertino Winds, Brass & Percussion is MONDAY, Feb 20! Register online now: esyo.org/join/concertin…

A big thank you to our lead sponsor of the upcoming Young People's and Seniors' Concerts, @MVPHealthCare!

The @EmpireStateYO announced on Friday that it has received a $22,000 #grant from the Van Norton Family Foundation. It marked the Foundation's first-ever gift. trib.al/kCttsDg

The @EmpireStateYO announced on Friday that it has received a $22,000 #grant from the Van Norton Family Foundation. It marked the Foundation's first-ever gift. trib.al/hw4d6Zu

The latest edition of our newsletter, The Downbeat, is out now! Catch up with all things ESYO here: conta.cc/3DnPkF4

We are so grateful to the Van Norton Family Foundation for choosing us to receive their first-ever grant gift! Read more here: esyo.org/news-concerts/…

Two ESYO alums are up for a Grammy Award! Congratulations to Ian Antonio and Jimmy Stagnitti! cbs6albany.com/community/posi…

Calling all budding musicians! Registration for Concertino Winds & Percussion is now open.🎺🥁 Learn more at esyo.org/join

A few ESYO members had a very special New Year's Day when they performed at the New York State Inauguration! Read more here: esyo.org/news-concerts/…

Closed up the fall season last night with our Holiday Percussion Ensembles concert! Thanks to all who came -- so nice to see familiar faces!

The ESYO administrative offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 21 through January 2, 2023. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!