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Viola Day at DePaul University School of Music
Sunday, November 9, 2025
9:00 AM ā 3:00 PM
Holtschneider Performance Center
Join us for a day dedicated to all things viola ā featuring:
- Master classes & technique sessions
- Faculty performances
- Q&A and campus tours
Led by DePaul faculty Ann Marie Brink and Wei-Ting Kuo, with special guests Renee Skerik, Daniel Sweaney, and Lembi Veskimets.
Whether youāre a current student, teacher, or aspiring violist, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!
Registration is open now through November 5.
š Register Here
For more information, contact:
DePaul University School of Music
š§ ehammon5@depaul.edu
Fox Valley Area Scholarships Now Open
One application matches you automatically with all scholarships youāre eligible for.
Awards cover a wide range of fields ā not just college! (Some are for students entering the trades.)
Featured Scholarship: Kaylaās Hope
For graduating seniors from St. Charles, Geneva, or Batavia planning to study:
- Music
- English/Literature
- Psychology (social work may qualify)
Two scholarships are awarded per high school!
Application Window: November 1 ā January 20
Webster University 2025-26 Audition Dates
In Webster Universityās Department of Music, students collaborate in noteworthy performance ensembles, integrate the study of music theory, history, and literature into practice, and pursue excellence on a primary instrument in applied lessons ā all under the direction of outstanding artists and teachers.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Webster offers 16 undergraduate and graduate programs including Music Education, Instrumental and Vocal Performance, Composition, Songwriting, and a first-in-the-country Bachelor of Music in Music Direction for Musical Theatre.
Our curriculum promotes a collaborative environment while fostering a lifelong habit of excellence in performance, creativity, scholarship, and teaching.
Audition Dates for the 2025ā2026 Academic Year:
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Friday, December 5, 2025
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- Friday, February 20, 2026
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Friday, April 10, 2026
- Friday, May 29, 2026
To learn more, contact us at music@webster.edu or visit webster.edu/music for additional information and to view the performance calendar.
NIU Community School of the Arts Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition
Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition
with Linc Smelser, Conductor
Saturday, November 8, 2025
š° $200 prize ā Winner performs with the Sinfonia Youth Orchestra at the spring concert.
š Registration Deadline: October 20, 2025
More information: go.niu.edu/csaconcerto
Study Viola with Claudia Lasareff-Mironoff at UW-Milwaukee
Study Viola at Birch Creek Summer Music Academy
Amazing Taiwan - The Culture Arts Performance
LOCATION: Bartlett High School, 701 W Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
You are invited to experience āAmazing Taiwanā (é åčŗē£) , the Culture Arts Performing Troupe of National Taiwan University of Sport (NTUS) for a captivating 85āminute artistic feast blending dance, singing, music, and drama. This performance celebrates Taiwanās rich cultural heritage and its contemporary expressions. With creativity, passion, and a dynamic spirit, the dancers promise a vibrant, interactive showcase that redefines traditional multiculturalism. After all, it is the people who truly embody the beauty of Taiwan.
Culture Arts Performing Troupe of National Taiwan University of Sport (NTUS) is renowned for cultivating exceptional dance talent and nurturing professionals who shine on stages around the globe. Since its inception in 1996, the NTUS Dance Company has captivated audiences at major domestic and international events. Highlights include stellar performances during Taiwanese Heritage Week in the United States and Asian Heritage Month in Canada. These cultural events have significantly bolstered Taiwanās cultural presence worldwide.
This performance is complimentary but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to ensure a seat for all attendees.
Webster University Music Department
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