Single Tickets go on sale Aug. 21
Single tickets for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 76th Season go on sale Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Call for Commissioned Artist
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) proudly invites local Fox Valley artists to submit their applications for a unique opportunity to develop work in direct collaboration with the Orchestra. One artist will be selected to create reproduceable two-dimensional art …
Become an ESO Volunteer Usher
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is seeking volunteers with a passion for assisting patrons at its live orchestra performances.
Harry Eng named Board Chair
Harry Eng, a distinguished Army veteran and a retired tax and finance expert, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
ESO, Chad Goodman receive Illinois Council of Orchestra Awards
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has been named Professional Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Music Director Chad Goodman has received the Conductor of the Year Award.
ESO interview with Spotlight Chicago
Marc Thayer, CEO of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, was interviewed about the ESO’s free summer concerts and the Symphony’s upcoming 76th season by Sarah Jindra and Ji Suk Yi on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago on July 2, 2025.
Win a season subscription for you and a friend
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is giving away pairs of subscriptions to its 76th Season to people who haven’t attended an ESO concert (since 2020).
Elgin Symphony Orchestra to honor U-46’s Jaimie Abney-Giraldo with Educator of the Year Award
Jaimie Abney-Giraldo will receive the ESO’s Educator of the Year Award at the ESO’s Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 p.m. concert.
Guest Violinist Samuel Vargas to perform with Elgin Symphony Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2025
Violinist Samuel Vargas will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2025.
Supporter Spotlight: Mally Miceli
Donor Spotlight: Mally Miceli has long been involved in the Elgin arts scene as a devoted attendee and supporter. We asked her about her involvement with the ESO and why the Orchestra is special to her.
Meet Cellist Mark Kuntz, the longest serving ESO Musician
Mark Kuntz, cellist, was barely a teenager when he joined the Elgin Civic Symphony Orchestra in the 1950s. He’s the only ESO musician to have performed with all five of the ESO’s music directors.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents The Chicago Bandura Ensemble in a concert honoring Ukraine
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present The Chicago Bandura Ensemble in a concert honoring the resilience and culture of the Ukrainian people. “Melodies of Resilience” will be held at 3 p.m. at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church, 37W040 W Highland Avenue in Elgin, Ill.
Five Questions with ESO Principal Cellist Matthew Agnew
Matthew Agnew, Principal Cellist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, will be featured in the orchestra’s January 25 and 26, 2025 concerts, where he will play the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1. Tickets for the concerts are available on our website.
Cellist Matthew Agnew to be featured in Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Jan. 25, 26 concerts
Cellist Matthew Agnew to be featured in Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Jan. 25, 26 concerts.
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.
