ESYO

ESYO Engaging, Inspiring, and Empowering youth through music. Whether you are a jazz or classical musician, an instrumentalist or vocalist, ESYO has a place for you.
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With numerous ensembles and orchestras suiting a range of playing levels as well as ESYO CHIME, ESYO provides serious youth musicians of all abilities the opportunity to excel, grow and perform. ESYO strives to inspire each musician to explore their true potential through high-level performance opportunities, training with outstanding conductors and coaches, and tutelage from extraordinary guest artists.

Excited to expand our Summer programs in 2027!!!
07/06/2026

Excited to expand our Summer programs in 2027!!!

We’re excited to announce the 16 El Sistema USA member organizations receiving funding through El Sistema USA’s Summer Now! Granting Initiative ☀️🎶

Summer Now! is a national granting and learning program designed to expand access to high-quality summer music learning opportunities for young musicians across the El Sistema USA network. The initiative helps organizations strengthen existing summer programs while also launching new initiatives that create meaningful learning experiences for young people.

Learn more at elsistemausa.org

06/18/2026

ESYO Symphony Orchestra and RPI Orchestra planning their next collaboration…

It’s Carnegie day!
06/07/2026

It’s Carnegie day!

05/28/2026

YOU should join ESYO! Learn More at esyo.org/join

05/27/2026

Join Empire State Youth Orchestra! Learn More at esyo.org/join

Tonight we celebrate 10 years of CHIME!
05/27/2026

Tonight we celebrate 10 years of CHIME!

PREVIEW: A Decade of Harmony: CHIME Celebrates Ten Years at Proctors previewinterviewlive music May 26 Written By Chris Clemente 05/27 @ Proctors, Schenectady Photo by Anne-Marie Gorman Doyle “What CHIME has allowed students to do is engage in music in a more intensive way similar to sports and at...

05/26/2026

Empire State Youth Orchestra will honor CHIME’s anniversary with a free concert, featuring a student composed work, on Wednesday at Proctors. Check the comments for more.

The ESYO family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of Joseph Gumpper, beloved conductor of ESYO’s String Orchestra, longt...
05/18/2026

The ESYO family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of Joseph Gumpper, beloved conductor of ESYO’s String Orchestra, longtime Shenendehowa music educator, and treasured member of the Capital Region music community. Joe joined ESYO in 2008 and, for nearly two decades, brought extraordinary warmth, musicianship--and lots of humor--to generations of young musicians. A violinist by training and a graduate of the Crane School of Music and the College of Saint Rose, Joe spent his career sharing his love of music through teaching, mentoring, conducting, and performing.

For so many within ESYO, Joe was far more than a conductor. He was a steady and compassionate presence, someone who made students feel seen, valued, and capable of more than they imagined. His impact on this community is immeasurable. At this time, we are holding Joe’s family, friends, students, colleagues, and the entire Shen and ESYO communities in our thoughts. This loss is incredibly difficult to process, and he will be deeply missed.

This is "Meet Our ESYO String Orchestra Conductor - Joseph Gumpper" by Empire State Youth Orchestra on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/17/2026

ESYO Flute Choir joins Capital Area Flute Club!

05/15/2026

Learn more about how to be a part of Empire State Youth Orchestra at esyo.org/join Audition sign ups are happening now!

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