Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Día de los Muertos concert on Nov. 2 celebrates loved ones on Day of the Dead, All Souls’ Day
Jose Carlos Diaz will perform with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in a special Día de los Muertos concert.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Musicians Union agree to four-year contract
Elgin Symphony Orchestra and its Musicians Union ratify four-year contract.
ESO Music Director Chad Goodman on WGN-TV
ESO Music Director Chad Goodman was interviewed about the ESO's 75th season on the WGN-TV Weekend Morning News.
ESO In the Community: Elgin Community College invites ESO to participate in season opening concert
ESO in the Community: Elgin Community College's Arts Center has invited the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to perform with Mariachi Herencia de México for the opening concert of the Arts Center's 30th season.
ESO apparel and home goods now available
In celebration of our 75th season, the ESO has created t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, coffee mugs, blankets, coasters, and more with our exciting new 75th Anniversary logo. Items are available on ETSY online.
2024 Volunteer of the Year: Lois Myers-Bauer
Longtime ESO volunteer Lois Myers-Bauer was named Volunteer of the Year at the ESO’s Fanfare Gala on Sunday, May 19.
ESO Educator of the Year: Joseph Malmquist
Violinist Joseph Malmquist, a member of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra since 1981 and a career music educator, has been named the ESO’s 2024 Educator of the Year.
Additional music added
Additional music has been added to the 75th Season Classics Series.
Construction progresses at Hemmens Cultural Center
Hemmens construction continues as new lobby starts to take shape.
Fanfare Gala May 19 benefits ESO community, education programs
Adventure trips, local experiences, live music events including your Elgin Symphony Orchestra musicians… these and other exciting experiences will be offered at our annual Fanfare Gala on Sunday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates.
Listener’s Club April 30 and May 1
Robbie Herbst, Assistant Principal Second Violin with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, will discuss the upcoming ESO concerts at the April 30 and May 1 Listener’s Club events.
Celebrating 200 years of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth with the ESO on May 4 and 5, 2024.
Meet Caroline Slack, violinist
We are excited to announce that Caroline Slack has won a position in the ESO’s Second Violin Section!
Isbella Lippi selected for Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Violinist and Concertmaster Isabella Lippi, third from left, is one of four artists to be included in the 2024 Class of the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame.
Meet Robbie Herbst, violinist
The talented Robbie Herbst joins as the ESO as Assistant Principal First Violin.
Meet Kate Carter, violinist
Kate Carter, a skilled violinist with a doctorate degree in music from Northwestern University, is excited to join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s first violin section.