Welcome to Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO) - Eugene Springfield Youth Orchestras

2026 Summer Camp Registration is Now OPEN!

Keep playing this summer! ESYO offers several half-day camps designed to keep your skills sharp and your creativity flowing. Join us for a week of high-energy music-making and professional coaching:

Strings Camp: Designed for developing players with 1+ year(s) of experience. A great way to build confidence and technique in a supportive ensemble setting.
Chamber Camp (Woodwinds, Brass, & Strings): For intermediate to advanced musicians with 3+ years of experience, focusing on chamber music.

Camp Info

Bring String Academy 1 to Your School!

Give your child the chance to master the violin, viola, cello, or bass without leaving their elementary school. ESYO’s String Academy 1 offers expert instruction, affordable instrument rentals, and the excitement of live concert performances.

We are currently looking for schools with at least 12 interested students to launch our next group of classes!

Ready to start? Complete the interest form below to help bring this program to your school. Once we reach the enrollment goal for your location, we’ll reach out with everything you need to register.

Interest Form

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About ESYO

Since 1934, ESYO has offered high-quality music education from beginning strings to full symphony orchestras. We work in partnership with school districts to teach String Academy classes, which include instruments and scholarships for low-income families. Students can then move up to each level of orchestra, culminating in the premier ensemble, Eugene-Springfield Youth Symphony. Other ESYO opportunities include Ambassador Musicians and many opportunities to play alongside and work with professional musicians.

ESYO is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing a welcoming, safe community for young musicians of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities. Students will join other youth musicians from throughout the area to learn, grow, lead and PLAY!

Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestra’s mission is to provide opportunities for youth to experience, appreciate, and perform orchestral music.