Bringing the joy and appreciation of music
to Evanston schools since 1971
to Evanston schools since 1971
Our Mission
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Evanston In-School Music Association (EISMA) is a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to Inspiring Students, Supporting Local Musicians, and Connecting Community by presenting professional live music programs that bring the joy and appreciation of diverse musical genres to all Evanston elementary and middle school students.
EISMA presents two Concerts for Kids series in the fall and spring each school year. Ensembles perform live in 19 different Evanston schools, sharing musical insights, personal inspiration, and historical and cultural connections. Students sample the full range of musical styles performed by varying combinations of strings, brass, voice, and woodwinds, reflecting the traditions of many eras and cultures. EISMA brings 18 different genres of music to students in school throughout their kindergarten to 8th grade years.
EISMA presents two Concerts for Kids series in the fall and spring each school year. Ensembles perform live in 19 different Evanston schools, sharing musical insights, personal inspiration, and historical and cultural connections. Students sample the full range of musical styles performed by varying combinations of strings, brass, voice, and woodwinds, reflecting the traditions of many eras and cultures. EISMA brings 18 different genres of music to students in school throughout their kindergarten to 8th grade years.
News & Updates
Fall 2019 Artist: Omar Coleman
Posted September 16, 2019
EISMA is thrilled to announce our fall 2019 performer, blues harmonicist Omar Coleman. Coleman will perform with bassist Harlan Terson and guitarist Tom Holland, introducing student audiences in 18 Evanston schools to the rich Chicago blues.
School performance dates are November 5-26, and our Fall free Community Concert for All will be Sunday, November 17!
EISMA is thrilled to announce our fall 2019 performer, blues harmonicist Omar Coleman. Coleman will perform with bassist Harlan Terson and guitarist Tom Holland, introducing student audiences in 18 Evanston schools to the rich Chicago blues.
School performance dates are November 5-26, and our Fall free Community Concert for All will be Sunday, November 17!
Ensemble Dal Niente Education Guide Posted
Posted February 23, 2019
EISMA produces an education guide about each performer and their music, which is shared with all of the music teachers and principals of the schools that host the Concerts For Kids. The guide for Spring 2019 artists Ensemble Dal Niente is now posted on our Education page.
EISMA produces an education guide about each performer and their music, which is shared with all of the music teachers and principals of the schools that host the Concerts For Kids. The guide for Spring 2019 artists Ensemble Dal Niente is now posted on our Education page.
Photos from Fall 2018 Concerts For Kids & Community Concert for All
Saraswathi Ranganathan - South Indian Veena artist
and guest musicians:
Indranil Mallick – North Indian Tabla (traveled from Kolkata, India)
V.S. Raghavan Srinivasan – South Indian Mridangam (traveled from Chennai, India)
and guest musicians:
Indranil Mallick – North Indian Tabla (traveled from Kolkata, India)
V.S. Raghavan Srinivasan – South Indian Mridangam (traveled from Chennai, India)