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Upcoming Events for the Empire State Youth Orchestra

October 27, 1 p.m.

Empire State Youth Orchestras’ Annual FREE concert for Senior Citizens at Proctors.  Concert will feature ESYO’s most advanced orchestra, the Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Helen Cha-Pyo, performing selections from The Planets by Gustav Holst.  Liz Bishop from CBS 6 will introduce the concert.  No tickets required; groups of 10 or more should call ESYO at 518.382.7581 to reserve a block of seats.

November 1, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate the ESYO Experience! Pre-concert reception at Bush Memorial, Russell Sage College, Troy.  Meet & Greet ESYO conductors including Helen Cha-Pyo and David Beck.  Light Refreshments.  Tickets:  $75 each and include admission to the 3 p.m. concert.  Tickets only available through ESYO: 518.382.7581.  Proceeds to benefit ESYO scholarship funds for young musicians in need.

November 1,  1 – 2:30 p.m.

Explore the science behind sound and music.  Presented by The CNSE Children’s Museum of Science and Technology and Empire State Youth Orchestras.  Free family-friendly activities.  Rensselaer Historical Society, Second St., Troy NY

November 1, 1 – 3 p.m.

Concert:  Mystical Universe – a musical journey.  Empire State Youth Orchestras’ two symphonic orchestras will present music of the universe:  The Planets by Holst; Clair de lune by Debussy; Selections from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) by Williams and more.  Empire State Youth Orchestra conducted by Helen Cha-Pyo; Empire State Repertory Orchestra conducted by David Beck.  Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Second St., Troy, NY.  Tickets only available through Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 518.273.0038 or troymusichall.org.