Accomplishments of the Evanston Symphony Orchestra 2006-07
Mission Statement
The ESO is an Illinois not-for-profit community orchestra that provides quality, diverse, enjoyable and accessible classical musical entertainment that enriches the audience, orchestra and community.
Achievements:
- 1. We provided local, convenient and affordable opportunities for community members of all ages to hear fine classical music from locally, nationally and internationally renowned artists.
- Four season concerts and one benefit concert performed with diverse programming, good soloists, accessible location and quality performance.
- Total audience exceeded 4,000 for the year.
- Ticket prices were kept reasonable compared to other arts performances in the area.
- We provided an outlet for the musical talents of people who reside in Evanston and surrounding communities.
- We provided programs specifically for youth and older adults to attend and enjoy our concerts.
- ‘Kidnotes’ – special program notes for younger audience members.
- Play Me a Picture, Paint Me a Tune! – a collaborative school-based program for local middle school and home schooled students to create artistic interpretations of classical music in line with state and local standards.
- Provision of transportation assistance to older adults and persons with disabilities to enable them to attend concerts and special programs.
- Pre-concert lectures, Musical Insights, and recitals. We provided four free pre-concert lectures, averaging 70 people per lecture.
- 'Music in Your World' — a year long program introducing singing and music-making for underserved students in the District 65's Head Start program
- We achieved financial strength through effective marketing, public relations and fundraising efforts and ended the year in the black.

