Outreach
In addition to its performing groups, ESYO has an outreach program of instrumental instruction for inner-city youth in Albany and Schenectady, New York. Known as the City Instruments Training Program, there are 3 components: a string program in Albany; a brass program in Albany (starting fall 2011); and a string program in Schenectady. City Instruments provides free, private, weekly music lessons in school for students selected for the program. The goal of City Instruments is for the students to improve enough to successfully audition for ESYO ensembles. This aligns with ESYO's mission of educating young people and instilling a lifelong appreciation for music as well as reaching diverse audiences. This program is entirely funded by donations and grants.
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