Community Ensembles
Community Choir
Choristers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Poco a Poco Community Choir. You will have the opportunity to sing alongside Young Artists and Faculty under the direction of Streator native, Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts, currently at Hollins University in Roanoke, VA.
Our rehearsed pieces will be showcased at the annual Community Concert, the grand finale of the festival. Vocal tracks are available, participation is free, and music will be provided at the first rehearsal. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
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Rehearsals:
Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Park Presbyterian Church
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | Time TBD | Streator Township HS Auditorium
Performance:
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 3:00 PM | Streator Township HS Auditorium
Community Instrumental Ensemble
NEW IN 2024, the Community Instrumental Ensemble welcomes musicians from junior high and up who play any band or orchestral instruments. We embrace players of all skill levels. The ensemble is led by trumpeter and Streator native Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts.
Our rehearsed selections will be performed at the Community Concert, the festival's concluding event. Participation is free, and music will be provided at the first rehearsal. Please sign up using our brief registration form, and feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
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Rehearsals:
Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Park Presbyterian Church
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Park Presbyterian Church
Performance:
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 3:00 PM | Streator Township HS Auditorium
String Jam Session
Join us for an evening of harmonious melodies and stringed symphonies at Park Church in Streator, IL, on Friday, June 14 at 7:00 PM! Calling all guitarists, violinists, cellists, mandolin players, and enthusiasts of all skill levels for a jam session that promises to strike a chord of joy.
Whether you’re a seasoned maestro or just picking up your instrument, this gathering welcomes all to share in the magic of music-making. Guided by our resident guitar teacher, Ascher Taylor Schroeder, we celebrate the ability to be together again and make music together.
While there is no performance, we encourage listeners to come and watch. It will be a low-pressure evening that promises fun and inspiration.
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Friday, June 14, 2024 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Park Presbyterian Church in Streator, IL
