by Music Celebrations | Apr 13, 2015 | Chicago, Festivals
The 7th Annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, 2016, and will feature four outstanding wind ensembles conducting standalone performances of Percy Grainger literature in an afternoon matinee performance in...
by Music Celebrations | Sep 10, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals, News
Join one of America’s premiere choral conductors and composers at one of America’s premiere concert halls for a rousing performance featuring works by Telemann, Clausen, the maestro himself, and more!Select SATB choirs only. Visit...
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....
