On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present Handel’s “Messiah” with four guest vocal soloists and the Elmhurst Choral Union. The orchestra, under the director of maestro Stilian Kirov, will perform at 3 p.m. at Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Heights. Handel composed[Read More…]
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Oct. 21 concert in Flossmoor marks debut of new arts organization
A new south suburban fine arts organization is presenting its inaugural concert this month in Flossmoor. Avalon String Quartet will appear at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The concert by the highly-regarded Chicago ensemble is being presented by Amadè Chamber Camerata. There is no admission[Read More…]
‘Bach & Beers’ benefit for IPO
“Bach & Beers,” a fundraiser for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra set for Tuesday, Sept. 25, will be held at Rabid Brewing, 17759 Bretz Dr. in Homewood. The 7 to 9 p.m. event will feature a Maestro Mashup – a head-to-head contest between a musician from the IPO and one from the[Read More…]
IPO tickets available for 2018-19 season performances
Tickets are on sale for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s opening concert Oct. 20 that includes selections from American composers. This program is part of the Southland Arts, Municipalities and Business Alliance’s Made in America Festival. The orchestra will perform the overture to Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” and George Gershwin’s “American in Paris.” American[Read More…]
H-F Finance Committee wants more time to study fine arts addition
District 233 Finance Committee members said they will continue to study the needs of the fine arts programs at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Tim Wenckus, chairperson, and Beth Larocca, newly appointed committee member, said they want to see charts that spell out what’s on the wish list of fine arts faculty so[Read More…]
Marian Catholic supporters get a chance to walk Sox field
The Chicago White Sox will host the Marian Catholic High School Marching Band for a performance before the 6:10 p.m. game Aug. 18 against the Kansas City Royals. The Marian band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A state champion, will march into Guaranteed Rate Field[Read More…]
Can football season be far off?
Members of the drum section for Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band, from left Natalia Carpio, Sean Roby, John Pohrte and Nick Johnson, were outdoors practicing under the direction of teacher Jon Jackson in preparation for the start of football season. The first varsity football game is Aug. 24 at Michigan City, Ind. The first home game[Read More…]
Two H-F musicians selected for CYSO Jazz Orchestra
Two student musicians at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been selected as members of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz Orchestra. Sam Calhoon of Flossmoor and Kensuke “Ken” Nakamura of Homewood were selected for the jazz orchestra after auditions that included performing excerpts from five pieces selected by CYSO and improvising over[Read More…]
Annual Trail Mix music festival on Saturday adds fine art to the mix
Trail Mix is back for its third year, and the annual outdoor concert, sponsored by the Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil, will have more music and will add a new art show, according to organizers. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log[Read More…]
Two H-F musicians selected for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Two outstanding Homewood-Flossmoor High School musicians have been selected for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Perry Hoag III and Alannah Hill, both of Flossmoor, have been playing with the youth symphony for a number of years and have now been promoted to the top level within its ranks. You’ve reached[Read More…]
