Designing for an innovative youth symphony

The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra is one of the nation’s premiere youth organizations. Although they offer several tiers of youth symphonies, their reason for being is a deeper cultural and contextual education for teenage youth.

In collaboration with Matt Sheppard, the artistic director, I create a design system platform that the staff leverages for educational and marketing purposes throughout the season. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to donate my design talents to this thriving organization for the past ten years.

I also created the materials for the new branding launch during the 40th Anniversary and the branding design for the 50th Anniversary of the EYSO Organization.

Season Theme Designs

2013-14 EYSO Season: Bardology

2013-14 EYSO Season – Bardology View season

2014-15 EYSO Season: 1001 Nights

2014-15 EYSO Season – 1001 Nights View season

2015-16 EYSO Season: 40th Anniversary

2015-16 EYSO Season – 40th Anniversary View season

2016-17 EYSO Season: Hearts & Minds

2016-17 EYSO Season – Hearts & Minds View season

2017-18 EYSO Season: Elemental

2017-18 EYSO Season – Elemental View season

2018-19 EYSO Season: Bardology

2018-19 EYSO Season – The Little Prince View season

2019-20 EYSO Season: MOVE

2019-20 EYSO Season – MOVE View season

2020-21 EYSO Season: Myths and Legends

2020-21 EYSO Season – Myths and Legends View season

2021-22 EYSO Season – Flipped View season

2022-23 EYSO Season – Design View Season

2023-24 EYSO Season – Gaia View Season

2025-26 EYSO Season – 50th Anniversary Coming soon

2024-25 EYSO Season – Soundscapes View Season

40th Anniversary & New Branding Launch