ESSL NEWS

Congratulations to Kierin Wagter Barnum, Gavin Wagter Barnum, and Vivian Liu for receiving the Jennifer Orchard Ensemble Award through the 2022 London Kiwanis Music Festival.

​To watch performances from our 2022 festival season, please click the "Festival Performances" button below. 

Our Philosophy

Humility + Integrity + Passion = HIP !
- This is our mantra.
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Humility: Strive to be your best - we can always learn to do better.
Integrity: Be there for me when I need you - I'll be there for you.
Passion: Love what you do - good music deserves your best.

Program Structure

  • Youth are exposed to quality music training several hours per week, with enriching opportunities to perform in diverse venues. 
  • Our musicians learn the music of the Masters as well as some of our own Pop favourites.
  • During daily rehearsals, our musicians get "snack breaks" donated by volunteers.
  • Graduates of the program volunteer their time to teach younger members what they have learned through the El Sistema program.

Aside from the music, valuable life lessons are taught, building student's self-esteem, while generating pride of accomplishment. Parents tell us this has improved their childrens' lives.

our 5 minute History