Hi everyone! I started playing flute over 6 years ago, when I was a 4th grader at Pashley Elementary.  I joined Empire State Youth Orchestra in order to fully utilize my skills as a flute player.  It's been great meeting other teens with the same interests as mine.  I hope you enjoy our performance at Crossgates Mall this upcoming Saturday March 23rd.  I will be in the Wind Orchestra portion of the performances and scheduled to perform near the beginning - like around 11/1130?  I can update this time as soon as I find a copy of Saturday's program. 

Please consider donating to https://esyo.app.neoncrm.com/RachaelFlutePlayer to help ESYO reach its goal of $120,000 this year.  We will use this money to help fund the renovating of our new building in Scotia (formerly known as St Joseph's Parish School).  Every dollar will help us.  Thank you in advance for your time and generosity!  We really appreciate it!

-Rachael

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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!