ESYO

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

It’s Carnegie day!

Tonight we celebrate 10 years of CHIME!

PREVIEW: A Decade of Harmony: CHIME Celebrates Ten Years at Proctors — METROLAND NOW 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...

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, 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.

Meet Our ESYO String Orchestra Conductor - Joseph Gumpper 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.