Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO)

Performance-based accomplishments: annually approximately 30 public performances are held collectively by esyo's ensembles. Concerts held in a variety of venues in ny's capital region. Some concerts required paid admission; many were free. Total musicians in all ensembles was over 500; musicians had to audition for membership. Membership includes students from grades 1-12.objective: to provide performance opportunities as a vital component.music-training accomplishment: expanded music-training program: chime, provided free, daily music instruction for economically challenged elementary student in schenectady and troy and free, weekly private lessons for economically challenged middle school children in albany and schenectady. Master classes and residencies were offered. Middle school students participated in a pilot non-audition based wind and brass chamber program.objective: to ensure the musicians of tomorrow are as diverse as the communities they seek to inspire.