Hello my friends and fellows:)

Thank you so much for all your help and attentions! We could collect $300 just in a week, and I am really proud of you guys. Again, all the donations ESYO raise will be used meaningfully for the students who are difficult to afford money to join the orchestra, or any scholarships. It is a big help to a lot of students, and encourages them to not to give up as a musition in many ways. We will keep up this work to make good music as a team and present a great time to people who listen to our music. In addition, our ESYO will be holding a 2025 playathon on March 15th, at Crossgates Mall. If you like music, or you'd like to hear to us, please come and attend- I'm pretty sure you will have a fun time and lot to feel! I hope I can see you guys There:)

Thank you guys so much again for all your donations and encouragements, and I hope all your path that lies ahead would be full of smiles, brighter than any flowers in the Spring.

From Rachael, in Albany

Playathon is Empire State Youth Orchestra’s most important fundraiser and friend-raiser of the year! This fun-filled day of free musical performances raises money for ESYO while showcasing the breadth and depth of our programs. It is the one day of the year when all ESYO ensembles (including CHIME) perform in one location!

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

Thank you for your support of ESYO. And be sure to join us at Crossgates Mall on Saturday, March 15th from 10:30 am to 5:15 pm for PLAYATHON!!!