Hi everyone!

This is Delphine. As you might know, I play for the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO). They provide students with the wonderful chance to play beautiful music with a group of peers. I absolutely love playing for the orchestra- every year I make new friends, and the music is challenging and encourages me to do my best. Then in March, Playathon comes around. Playathon is ESYO's biggest fundraising event of the year, and the donations go toward music scholarships for kids around the state. Every donation helps, no matter how small! Our goal for the year is $120,000, and in less than a week, we raised $10,500! Even if everyone contributes just ten dollars, it all adds up to help kids from across the state have the chance to learn beautiful music slongside peers. I would be so grateful if you would help me meet our goal! Even just ten dollars helps toward the final amount. 

Thank you in advance for considering donating! 

Delphine

🎶 SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF MUSIC 🎶

Playathon is ESYO’s most important friend-raiser and fundraiser of the year! This fun-filled day of music raises money for ESYO while showcasing the breadth & depth of our program! This free, family event takes place on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:30am through 5:15pm at Crossgates Mall and showcases hundreds of young musicians. It's the only day of the year where all ESYO ensembles (including CHIME) perform—from the deep rumble of the percussion ensembles to the uplifting trills of the wind orchestra. The day also includes live auctions, including a chance to lead one of the ensembles!

The marathon display of musical talent is more than simply a community concert, it helps ESYO ensure no qualified musician is ever turned away from the ESYO Experience because of an inability to pay. Your support is needed now more than ever. The money raised will fund a substantial portion of ESYO’s operating expenses and musician scholarships.

Our Playathon fundraising goal for 2024 is $120,000. To reach our goal, we have challenged each ensemble, our board of directors, and our staff with their own fundraising goal. Help them get there by giving generously today!