About Us

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is Illinois' premier regional orchestra, respected for exceptional performance and innovative education and community outreach initiatives.

The Orchestra's season includes over 50 concerts annually (Classics, Pops, Educational Programming, and Holiday performances) at the 1,200-seat Hemmens Theatre in Elgin and the 440-seat Prairie Arts Center in Schaumburg.

Browse our 2018-19 Concert Calendar: https://www.elginsymphony.org/concert/2018-19-subscriptions-sale-now/

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra continues to present educational opportunities for people of all ages. Over the past six decades the ESO has continued to adapt its programs for the needs of the surrounding schools and communities and and include the Kidz Konzerts and Music in the Middle Concerts, Traveling School Ensembles, Masterclasses, Listeners Club, and Gail Borden Public Library Family Series. The support we receive from our corporate sponsors, teachers, students, parents and schools helps us to continue to grow and expand our Educational Offerings. More on ESO Education here: http://www.elginsymphony.org/education.php