EYSO brass choir show at Elgin church
On Saturday, April 25, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Brass Choir with perform with the Fulcrum Point New Music Project at 2:30 p.m.
The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin. In addition to the concert, a free Master Class will be offered at noon also at the church.
Fulcrum Point started in 1998 when Stephen Burns, artistic director and trumpeter, was asked to create innovative new music programs by Performing Arts Chicago. Today, Fulcrum Point is an acclaimed ensemble that performs contemporary classical musical in a variety of venues throughout Chicago region.
Through multidisciplinary concert performances and educational programs Fulcrum Point seeks to explore the marriage of classical music and popular culture.
Performing with professional groups is just one of the many benefits of being a member of the EYSO. The concert and Master Class are a great introduction to the EYSO organization for parents or teachers who have students interested in music performance. EYSO students have the opportunity to travel as well as study and perform with professional musicians.
The EYSO is an in-residence ensemble at Elgin Community College. Young musicians with a desire to grow, play better and to think and feel more deeply about music are invited to audition for the 2009-10 season. The annual, open auditions are private and held at ECC. Since 1976, the EYSO has been challenging and inspiring an ever-widening circle of young musicians with rich, deep musical experiences. Today, the EYSO is the largest and oldest youth orchestra in northwest Illinois.
Auditions will be held from May 28-31. Students who will begin fourth grade in the fall to college students may audition for a seat in one of the five ensembles. Applications and audition requirements may be found at www.eyso.org, or by calling the EYSO office at (847) 841-7700
Tickets for the 2:30 p.m. Brass Concert with Fulcrum Point can be purchased at the ECC box office located in the Arts Center, by phone (847) 622-0300, or online at www.elgin.edu/arts. Tickets are $21, $16 for seniors, and $12 for students. Tickets should be purchased in advance since concerts often sell out. Box office hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and cash are accepted for payment.