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
EISMA Spring Concerts Postponed
Posted April 15, 2020
The EISMA Board and our contracted musicians are committed to continuing our mission at a time when it is safe and effective to do so. It is our hope that by the fall we will once again be able to bring high quality world music performances directly to all students in the District 65 elementary and middle schools, as well as St. A's and Pope John XXIII.
This season's April performances are therefore postponed until next year, when we plan to present the Gaudete Brass Quintet (with District 65 parent Paul Von Hoff on trombone) in the fall, and the anticipated Irish ensemble Wild Rose Collective in spring 2021.
We hope that everyone is staying healthy during this time of sheltering-at-home.
Please enjoy our education guides and performance clips from our recent past performances (and more to come!) for an uplifting musical reminder of positive past experiences!
The EISMA Board and our contracted musicians are committed to continuing our mission at a time when it is safe and effective to do so. It is our hope that by the fall we will once again be able to bring high quality world music performances directly to all students in the District 65 elementary and middle schools, as well as St. A's and Pope John XXIII.
This season's April performances are therefore postponed until next year, when we plan to present the Gaudete Brass Quintet (with District 65 parent Paul Von Hoff on trombone) in the fall, and the anticipated Irish ensemble Wild Rose Collective in spring 2021.
We hope that everyone is staying healthy during this time of sheltering-at-home.
Please enjoy our education guides and performance clips from our recent past performances (and more to come!) for an uplifting musical reminder of positive past experiences!
Omar Coleman Blues Band Community Concert
Posted October 21, 2019
Mark your calendars!
The Evanston Public Library and EISMA present The Omar Coleman Blues Band Free Community Concert for All on Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm at the main branch of the library.
Omar Coleman Blues Band Education Guide Posted
Posted October 8, 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 the Fall 2019 performers the Omar Coleman Blues Band 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 the Fall 2019 performers the Omar Coleman Blues Band is now posted on our Education page.
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)