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:

  • Monday, June 8: 6 - 7:30 PM Park Presbyterian Church

  • Friday, June 12: 1 - 2 PM Park Presbyterian Church

  • Saturday, June 13: TBD before the 3 PM concert Streator High School Auditorium

Performance: Saturday, June 13: 3 PM Streator High School Auditorium

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Community Instrumental Flex Ensemble

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:

  • Tuesday, June 9: 5:30 - 6:50 PM Park Presbyterian Church

  • Thursday, June 11: 5:30 - 6:50 PM Park Presbyterian Church

Performance: Saturday, June 13: 3 PM Streator High School Auditorium

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Mini Concerts & Jam Session

Friday, June 12: 7 PM at Park Church

Join us for a fun evening of music at Park Church in Streator, IL. Three mini concerts will feature different kinds of music, with how-to’s and a chance to ask questions.

We will then break up into groups, based on your instrument and skill level, to prep for the all-group Jam Session with skilled technicians and teachers.

Everyone can then sit back and watch the professionals “Jam.”

This is meant to be a fun and participatory night when all in attendance can celebrate the ability to be together and make music.

Low pressure, fun, inspirational. Let us know you’re coming with your instrument at the sign up below!

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Alumna Choir, conducted by Dr. Carlton Monroe

Poco a Poco warmly welcomes back its alums to join our Inaugural Alumna Choir to celebrate Year 10!

Any students who have previously sung as a Young Artist with Poco a Poco, and any Jr. Faculty intern alums, are warmly welcomed to join our Alumna Choir in its inaugural year.

Check in with your peers, talk about your life in music, reconnect, share ideas and inspirations, and make meaningful connections. Dr. Carlton Monroe will be returning to conduct this inaugural ensemble.

Rehearsals:

  • Wednesday, June 10: 5:30 - 6:50 PM Park Presbyterian Church

  • Friday, June 12: 5:30 - 6:50 PM Park Presbyterian Church

Performance: Saturday, June 13: 3 PM Streator High School Auditorium

Let us know you’re coming at the sign up below! We might even feed you :-)

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