Suzuki in Western Springs

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The Western Springs School of Talent Education
enthusiastically welcomes homeschool students to our program!

We have openings for new students on weekday mornings and early
afternoons for families who would like to schedule lessons during the
normal school day.

The Suzuki Method also emphasizes several techniques which often
coincide with the goals of homeschooling parents. Visit wsste.com for
more information.

Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance

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The Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance invites musicians of all
ages, to audition for the Academy and Philharmonic orchestras for its
2015-2016 season. Strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion players
should prepare a solo or étude, scales, and excerpts for the
audition. Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, August 30th (or by
appointment) at Our Savior Church in Aurora. (The FVAMP is not
affiliated with any church denomination.) To schedule an audition
time, contact the FVAMP at 630-476-9072 or Info@FVacademy.org.
The Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance is a non-profit musical
organization which includes the Academy Orchestras (ages 7-18), and
the adult Philharmonic Orchestra. Ensembles rehearse at various times
on Sundays from September to May. Members of the FVAMP represent more
than sixteen different communities in and around the Fox Valley and
Chicagoland area. Call or visit our website for more information
www.FVacademy.org.

West Suburban Homeschool Band

We are the West Suburban Home School Band, also known as the WSHSB. Our organization follows the model of a community band and includes all wind instruments, woodwinds and brass, as well as a full percussion section. There are 4 band levels, Cadet, completely beginner, to highest level, the Symphonic Band, comprised of students who are in high school, qualified junior high students, and adult musicians. Membership has grown from 46 students/26 families in 2001, to over 150 members from over 80 families in 2014-2015. We are located in suburban Illinois, about an hour away from Chicago, DuPage County.

Our band open house takes place on April 9th, 2015, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 30 W 350 E Army Trail Rd, Wayne, IL 60184.
We encourage anyone interested in a band program for their children to come and check our group out.

If there is any more opportunity for spreading the word about our organization, please let us know.
Anyone interested in joining the band should contact the director, Karen Borow, at director@wshsb.org, 630-231-6155, or visit our website http://www.wshsb.com/.

Please help us in spreading the word about the WSHSB to your group.

Thank you,
Ann Borow
Public Relations Representative for the WSHSB

West Suburban Home School Band

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You are invited to the 14th Annual Winter Concert of the West Suburban Home School Band
When: Friday, January 30, 2015, 7PM
Where: Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles, IL.
Details: There is no admission for the concert, however, free-will donations are accepted at the door.
For directions or more information on the Norris paste this link into your browser,
It’s not too late to join for the second trimester if you act quickly. Contact the director, Karen Borow at 630-231-6155.
Visit our website, www.wshsb.org for more complete information about the band.

Judson Music Camp

Fox Valley Music Camp at Judson University

The Fox Valley Music Camp at Judson University is a great place for budding musicians to learn about music basics and for more advanced musicians to hone their skills.  Camp week is June 23-27, 2014. They offer a Half Day camp (9 am-noon) for K-2nd graders and a Full Day camp (9 am – 4 pm) for 3rd-12th grade campers.  Visit www.judsonu.edu/FVMC for more information and an on-line registration form – but hurry, the Early Bird discount ends May 23rd and Registration closes June 13th.


Where: Judson University
1151 N. State Street
Elgin, IL
60123

Email: cheryl.richardson@judsonu.edu

Website: www.judsonu.edu/FVMC

Phone: 847.628.1110

Speech and Debate Competition

Communication Festival

What: Art/Music/Forensics

Where: North Central College, Naperville, IL

When: March 25-27

Showcase your talents.Competition for all three including photography,painting,drawing, vocal,instrument,speech,debate.

Who: Grades k-12.for art and age 7-19 for forensics.

Organization Name: Lifelong communicators

Website: www.lifelongcommunicators.org
Contact Person: Diana Wolfson

Email: Lifelongcommunicators@gmail.com

West Suburban Home School Band

2014 Spring Open House and More


The West Suburban Home School Band will be holding an Open House during regular rehearsal times on Thursday, April 3, 2014.

All interested home schoolers are invited to come and watch any rehearsal in Cornelius Hall at Resurrection Church at the NW corner of Army Trail and 59 in Wayne.

Rehearsal times for the four different band levels are:

5:15-6pm Cadets (beginners),

6-7pm Concert Junior,

7-8pm Concert Senior,

8-9pm Symphonic.

Feel free to come any time and stay as long as you like. Free gifts for all who visit!

For more information or questions, please contact the director, Karen Borow, through the website www.wshsb.org.

Mark your calendar for the following performances–

The WSHSB’s 13th Annual Spring Concert at 7 pm, Friday, May 16, 2014, at Edman Memorial Chapel, on the campus of Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. This concert is NOT a function of Wheaton College.Map and directions are on www.wshsb.org.

Thursday, June 5, the WSHSB will play from 12 to 12:30, just prior to the keynote speaker at the ICHE Convention.

Judson Summer Music Camps

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Fox Valley Music Camp{RE}Mix at Judson University

Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th

Overview

Established in 2006, The Fox Valley Music Camp at Judson University offers an enriching, fun-filled week of music-making for students in grades Kindergarten through High School.

Young students (K-2nd grade) come for a half-day camp and focus on music basics, play fun games, make crafts and sing songs. They enjoy performing on the stage in a group recital at the end of the week.

Elementary aged students (3rd-5th grades) explore music fundamentals, learn to play simple instruments like chimes and recorders and have the option to take private lessons if they are already studying an instrument. Campers prepare for a recital at the end of the week.

Older students (6th-12th grades) have 2 private lessons on their instrument of choice (or voice), participate in small ensembles and explore music theory/composition and history. Students elect either a Classical or Contemporary Worship Track. An IMEA Audition Prep program is available for all instrumentalists (9th -12th grades) intending to audition in the fall of 2013. A recital caps the week.

Faculty mini-concerts conclude each day, to which camper families are invited.

Details

Entering kindergarten – 2nd grade half day camp

9:00am – Noon

Younger students will focus on having fun with music – from playing in a rhythm ensemble to making crafts, playing musical games and singing together in a choir that will perform for family and friends at the end of the week.
Cost: $125

Entering 3rd – 5th grade full day camp

9:00am – 4:00pm

This age group will have a time of experimentation and discovery as they explore various instruments at an instrument “petting zoo.” Students will sing in a choir, play in a chime ensemble and be introduced to the recorder. Optional private lessons are also available for students studying an instrument (additional $50 for two 30-minute private lessons). A recital will conclude the week.
Cost: $225 including lunch ($275 if private lessons elected)

Entering 6th – 12th grade full day camp

9:00am – 4:00pm

Older students will develop skill on their chosen instruments through two 30-minute private lessons and ensemble work – with time to make some friends along the way! Students will elect either the Classical Track or the Contemporary Worship Track.

  • Classical Track
    For students in grades 6-12 interested in pursuing a traditional band/orchestra instrument, piano, percussion and ensemble work. Also for IMEA Audition Prep* students. Music theory/composition and history will be studied.
    *IMEA Audition Prep
    Includes mock auditions and preparation of audition material through both ensemble rehearsals and instrument-specific assistance in sectionals. This program is open to 9th – 12th grade musicians (any instrument) who intend to audition for District and All-State Competitions in the fall of 2013. Professor Joanna Newby will again be directing this successful program.
  • Contemporary Worship Track
    For students in grades 6-12 interested in forming a worship band with instruction in electric or acoustic guitar, electric keyboard or piano, vocals and drums. Song writing and an opportunity to use the Recording Studio will be offered.
    {RE}Mix: classical instruments like violin, cello, flute, sax, brass etc. are welcome!

Camp Cost: $275 (including lunch and two private lessons)

Questions? Please e-mail FVMC@judsonu.edu or call (847) 628-1110.

Registration Deadlines

Early Bird Discount: Friday, May 24, 2013.
Final: Friday, June 14, 2013

Financial Aid

A limited amount of financial aid is available to campers in need, on a first come, first served basis. Contact Cheryl Richardson at 847.628.1110 or FVMC@judsonu.edu for more information.

Click here to Register Online for the Fox Valley Music Camp.

Click here to view the brochure or fill out the print registration form instead.

Summer Camps at Judson

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2013 Summer Camps at Judson University (Elgin, IL):

  • Fox Valley Music Camp (see below)
  • Art Adventure
  • Architecture Discovery Workshop
  • Sports Camps  ( soccer, volleyball, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball)

BBK Soccer GBBKVolleyball

Visit www.judsonu.edu/camps for more information.

Judson’s Fox Valley Music Camp offers  a great week of music-making for students in grades K-12 . This summer’s camp is set for the week of June 24-28th, 2013.

  • Young campers in K-2nd grades have a half day camp where they will have fun playing music games, making crafts and singing together on stage at the recital.
  • Elementary students in 3rd–5th grades have an opportunity to try out a variety of instruments in an instrument “petting zoo” throughout the week, as well as take optional private lessons if they have already started an instrument.
  • For Middle and High School students, the camp offers both a Classical Track and a Contemporary Worship Track. The Classical Track is for students studying traditional band and orchestra instruments, piano and voice. The Contemporary Worship Track is for students who play guitar, drums or keyboard  (traditional instruments are welcome as well) and who want to play in a contemporary worship band.
  • For High School students who intend to audition for District and All-State Competitions in the fall of 2013, the camp offers a unique IMEA Preparation Program. This year we are expanding the IMEA option to include brass and wind instruments, in addition to strings.

Check out our web-page at www.judsonu.edu/FVMC for further information and an on-line registration form.  Early Bird Discount:  $20 off per registration if received before May 24th. Sibling Discount: Oldest camper full price, each younger sibling $20 off. There are also a limited number of volunteer opportunities that can lower your cost by an additional $25 or $50, depending on the job.  Contact Cheryl Richardson at Cheryl.richardson@judsonu.edu or   847.628.1110 for further information.