by Music Celebrations | Jun 6, 2014 | Chicago, News
The Master Singers from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire enjoyed a weekend-long residency in Chicago with composer Dan Forrest, featuring a concert of his compositions including A Covenant Prayer, Lead, Kindly Light, St. Patrick’s Hymn, and all... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 10, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals, News
The Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival Performance in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center was something that none of us will ever forget. The trip was a highlight of my 35 year teaching career. The students commented that this trip would be something they would always... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 17, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals, News
Thank you for a great tour and especially for organizing the festival. Hearing the symphony on Thursday night and then performing in that same hall was a thrill. My students had a fantastic time and I’m sure will always remember the Chicago tour and the... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 17, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals
The experience cannot adequately be summarized in words. From the hotel, to the clinic, museums, touring, and the performance, it was all truly a life changing experience. I am still in awe of what took place and my students and I are wishing that it did not ever end.... by Music Celebrations | Feb 18, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals
We are pleased to announce that applications for the sixth-annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival, to take place in Chicago’s Historic Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, are now being accepted. The festival will feature four auditioned wind ensembles at each... 
by Music Celebrations | Jul 30, 2013 | Chicago, News
Check out this amazing video overview of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra tour to Chicago! 