Instilling a life-long love for music and the arts in young musicians
since 2017.
Poco a Poco strives to cultivate a more vibrant community through musical initiatives designed to educate and entertain. Founded by Streator native and professional mezzo-soprano Executive Director Kate Tombaugh, Poco a Poco’s team joins together passionate musicians, educators, and fine arts lovers.
Join Us for Our 10th Anniversary Summer Music Fest!
June 6 - 13, 2026
Poco a Poco hosts its premier week-long festival every June in the heart of Streator, Illinois.
Our high school Young Artist training program nurtures the talents of young musicians. Since our start in 2017, we have mentored 115 students representing 35 public and parochial schools across 9 counties in Illinois. Professional faculty travel to Streator from across the U.S. to work with our students in core classes of voice, music theory, piano, and guitar, while offering a range of electives.
We aim to offer a learning environment that is intimate, with a focus on personal growth and collaborative learning.
Concurrently, we host a week of concerts and events that are always free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Multigenerational opportunities for musicians of all ages and levels include our Community Ensembles: Choir, Instrumental, and Jam Session.
