I am so proud to part of the ESYO family and celebrating my first ever PLAYATHON!
Empire State Youth Orchestra engages more than 600 youth from across New York’s Capital Region and Western New England in the joyful pursuit of musical excellence. Guided by outstanding teaching artists, coaches and conductors, members explore their potential alongside like-minded peers in an environment that is musically daring and seriously fun!
As a musician (and the wife of an ESYO alum), I know first-hand how important music education and enrichment is. I would not be who and where I am today were it not for the amazing experiences I had in my youth with incredibly talented peers and music teachers. So help me continue a legacy of musical and educational excellence through ESYO.
I'm asking you to join me today in supporting these fantastic student musicians with a donation to ESYO. And be sure to stop by Crossgates Mall on Saturday, March 23rd to see EVERY ESYO ensemble perform live!
Thank you for your support!
🎶 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!
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Kathleen DiPaola | 03/23/2024 | $103.71 | Brian Sheldon | 03/20/2024 | $50.00 | The Sand Lake Center for the Arts celebrates all musicians and thanks the ESYO for their dedication to teaching the newest crop of artists in our great state! | Daniel Galliher | 03/19/2024 | $51.96 | Music education matters. | Sara Paupini | 03/19/2024 | $25.00 | Brittany Glenn | 03/19/2024 | $25.00 | Kait Carillo | 03/18/2024 | $10.65 | Jacqueline Vrigian | 03/18/2024 | $51.96 | Good luck making your goal, we’re happy to participate! Vic and Jackie Vrigian | Melissa Peterson | 03/17/2024 | $100.00 | Music students make our world a beautiful and colorful place. | Julie Phillips | 03/17/2024 | $30.00 | Loved many ESYO concerts cheering on my cousin, Casey Herrod Oelkers. Here's to the music-makers and their loving audiences! | Stephanie Cunado | 03/12/2024 | $100.00 | Carl & Anne Copps | 03/09/2024 | $500.00 | Thomas Coon | 03/09/2024 | $500.00 | John Meglino | 03/04/2024 | $50.00 | Carol Garcia | 02/23/2024 | $51.96 | Grace Meglino | 02/03/2024 | $50.00 | Nancy Damato | 02/03/2024 | $100.00 | Heather-Liz Meglino | 01/19/2024 | $51.96 |
| Total | $1,852.20 | ||