Hello,

Please take a momment to read about donating to my ESYO fundraising page! The Empire State Youth Orchestra has helped me improve trememouly in the last years. I joined in seventh grade to get more experience playing with skilled players and have fun making music! Entering high school soon, I can see how much and how many different areas the orchestra has contributed to my growth. Every week, I look forward to ESYO to meet my friends and reherse with energy and focus. Please consider donating money towards my goal, in which you help fund scholarships, tuition, fees, as well as costs for events, venues, and coaches. Thank you for your time.

Albert Zhang

🎶 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!