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Chicago Youth in Music Festival Open Rehearsal
Occurs Monday, March 27, 7:00 pm
Join students from the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras and Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative in the culminating event of the 2023 Chicago Youth in Music Festival. Civic Orchestra Principal Conductor Ken-David Masur leads the Festival Orchestra in an open rehearsal of selections from William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1 and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. The students are joined side-by-side by musicians from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Reserve FREE tickets here
Reserve FREE tickets here
Elgin Hispanic Network High School Senior Scholarship Applications Open
Open through March 31
The purpose of the Elgin Hispanic Network (EHN) High School Senior Scholarship Program is to assist High School senior students of Hispanic heritage who are pursuing a university or college degree, vocational school or trade school curriculum. EHN will award scholarships of up to $1500 to help cover educational expenses for the upcoming academic year.
You can download and fill out the scholarship form here
You can download and fill out the scholarship form here
Elgin Symphony League Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities in March, April, May
The Elgin Symphony League is seeking high school / college students to join us as volunteers during Elgin Symphony concert weekends. Opportunities include volunteering at the Lobby Boutique - including setup and takedown, running square payments, and wrapping purchases, and at the Intermissions Buffet for the musicians - including setup and takedown and intermissions hosting.
Remaining 2022-2023 concert weekends include:
March 31; Music of Star Wars
April 1 - 2 ; Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4!
May 6 - 7; Rhapsody in Blue
Boutique setup is Friday evenings of the concert weekend. Boutique and Intermission Buffet volunteer times are anytime between 7:00pm - 9:30 pm on Saturdays and 2:00pm - 4:30pm on Sundays. Meet at the Hemmens Cultural Center.
For more information, email laurasterba@gmail.com or text: (847) 971-7742
March 31; Music of Star Wars
April 1 - 2 ; Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4!
May 6 - 7; Rhapsody in Blue
Boutique setup is Friday evenings of the concert weekend. Boutique and Intermission Buffet volunteer times are anytime between 7:00pm - 9:30 pm on Saturdays and 2:00pm - 4:30pm on Sundays. Meet at the Hemmens Cultural Center.
For more information, email laurasterba@gmail.com or text: (847) 971-7742
The Dennis Taylor Scholarship Foundation for the Performing Arts
April 1, 2023
Awards are available to students of voice, instrument, theatre and dance residing in Chicago’s western suburbs. Applicants may be post-secondary, undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in the performing arts and who demonstrate a passion for performance. 32 grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $1200 have been awarded in the past five years
Learn more here
Learn more here
Free Virtual Master Class with the Kronos Quartet
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Our series continues with one of the most celebrated and influential ensembles, the Kronos Quartet. We invite all Luna Composition Lab applicants, Honorable Mentions, alumni, supporters, and affiliated organizations to tune in.
Kronos Quartet joins us for a conversation and workshop on their adventurous approach, commissioning history, and collaborative ethos.
Register now
Kronos Quartet joins us for a conversation and workshop on their adventurous approach, commissioning history, and collaborative ethos.
Register now
The 2023 Salvatore Martirano Memorial Composition Award
Submit by Monday, April 10, 2023
Any composer, regardless of age or nationality is eligible. Previous winners, as well as faculty and currently enrolled students at the University of Illinois are ineligible for the award.
Awards: First Prize cash award of $1000 and second prize cash award of $500 plus performances by the Illinois Modern Ensemble in the fall of 2023 on the 27th Annual Martirano Award Concert on the campus of the University of Illinois. Additional awards and performances may be given at the discretion of the judges.
Learn more here
Awards: First Prize cash award of $1000 and second prize cash award of $500 plus performances by the Illinois Modern Ensemble in the fall of 2023 on the 27th Annual Martirano Award Concert on the campus of the University of Illinois. Additional awards and performances may be given at the discretion of the judges.
Learn more here
Chamber Music Encounters
April 14-15, 2023
This intensive music program brings together some of the best high school string chamber ensembles in Illinois. Students have the opportunity to work with NIU faculty members and the renowned Avalon String Quartet.
Activities include:
Faculty performance
Group discussions
Coaching sessions
Master classes
A final performance
The program takes place in the Music Building. Students stay in the nearby Holmes Student Center.
Registration will be opening soon.
Learn more here
Activities include:
Faculty performance
Group discussions
Coaching sessions
Master classes
A final performance
The program takes place in the Music Building. Students stay in the nearby Holmes Student Center.
Registration will be opening soon.
Learn more here
Fulton Summer Music Academy 2023
Apply by April 15, 2023
Fulton Summer Music Academy is a 4-week intensive training program for serious string and piano players taught by world-class faculty. Students range from pre-college to pre-professional and are looking for a focused experience regardless of career plans.
Learn more here
Learn more here
Registration is Open for the Summer Illinois Chamber Music Festival
Apply by April 21, 2023
Join us July 9-29! This program is designed for high school and advanced junior high musicians (strings, piano, winds, and harp) who wish to participate in intensive chamber music training. Other studies and activities include music history and theory, musical theater, conducting, international dance, and tennis.
Learn more here
Learn more here
The Cooke Young Scholars Program
Application closes May 11 at Midnight
The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.
Learn more here
Learn more here