Community Concert
Join us for the annual Community Concert featuring the Community Choir and Community String Ensembles. Special Appearances by Poco a Poco's Young Artists and esteemed faculty.
Come see the efforts of a week's worth of rehearsals and training! The concert is free and open to the public.
Interested in joining the Community Choir or String Ensembles? Visit our website at: https://www.pocoapoco.org/community-ensembles to learn more!
Rehearsals: June 13 & 14
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 making music together.
While there is no performance, we encourage listeners to come and watch, also. It will be a low-pressure evening that promises fun and inspiration.
Let us know you’re planning to join us!
Fill out the short registration form at the Community Ensembles page.
Community Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal
NEW IN 2024, the Community Instrumental Ensemble is open to musicians junior-high and up who play any band/orchestral instruments. We welcome players of all ability levels. Our ensemble is led by trumpeter and Streator native Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts.
Rehearsed selections will be presented at the Community Concert, the festival's final event. Participation is free, and we’ll have music ready for you at the first rehearsal. Please sign up using our short registration form, and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Student Showcase
Come hear and support our talented Poco Young Artists!
6:30 PM - Youth Events
7:00 PM - Performance
Our concerts are always free and open to the public.
Community Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal
NEW IN 2024, the Community Instrumental Ensemble is open to musicians junior-high and up who play any band/orchestral instruments. We welcome players of all ability levels. Our ensemble is led by trumpeter and Streator native Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts.
Rehearsed selections will be presented at the Community Concert, the festival's final event. Participation is free, and we’ll have music ready for you at the first rehearsal. Please sign up using our short registration form, and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Coffeehouse Concert
Enjoy refreshments and join us for an afternoon of music featuring our Jr. Faculty performing solos, duets, and much more!
Stop by and learn more about Poco a Poco, our Annual Summer Music Festival, and meet Faculty members, Young Artists, and supporters.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Fun with Music!
Join us for a morning of musical adventures at the Streator Public Library on June 12 at 10:00 AM! Calling all Kindergarten through 4th-grade students to come and explore the magic of music in a fun and interactive program.
Led by our energetic Poco a Poco faculty, this program is designed to spark creativity and ignite a love for music in young hearts.
Grab your friends and join us for a fun morning that promises laughter and learning!
Faculty & Friends Concert
Join the Poco a Poco Faculty for an evening of delightful music! This concert is free & open to the public and is held during our Annual Summer Music Fest.
Come early to attend a roundtable discussion at 6:30 PM, with the performance beginning at 7:00 PM.
Linc 182 Barbershop Quartet
Join us as we welcome Linc 182 Barbershop Quartet to Streator for a performance and interactive class about this style of music!
This event is free and open to the public, made possible through funding by the Voices in Harmony Fund.
Read more about this group: Linc 182 is a new and exciting acapella ensemble, mostly versed in the barbershop style of singing. They recently won the 2023 Illinois District State Barbershop Quartet Contest. Although fairly new, this quartet is full of experienced musicians, well at least 3/4 full. The older members of the quartet have won multiple Illinois District quartet championships, competed Internationally, as well as won chorus championships with the award winning Sound of Illinois Chorus, located in Bloomington, Normal. The Linc part of the quartet is 12 year old tenor, Lincoln Beutel, who is the son of the baritone, Tim Beutel. We hope you enjoy the rich harmonies and spritely energy of Linc 182!
Community Choir Rehearsal
Calling all singers of Streator, IL, and beyond! Join us for a delightful afternoon of song and camaraderie at our Community Choir Rehearsal on June 8 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM at Park Church.
Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or have just discovered your love for singing, our multi-generational choir welcomes all levels of experiences. We will have vocal tracks available to help rehearse and become more comfortable with your part. Come be a part of something truly special as we blend voices and hearts together in harmony.
We are led by Streator native and conductor Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts who has a real knack for picking diverse repertoire that offers something for everyone to enjoy. So mark your calendar, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare to join a welcoming community of music enthusiasts.
No auditions or payment required, but we do appreciate you filling out our short registration form so we can keep you updated!
2024 Sampler Fundraiser
Join us for 90 minutes of mini concerts, visual arts displays, and sampler desserts in an intimate meet-the-artists experience!
Coffeehouse Concert
Grab a delicious cup of coffee and join us for an afternoon of music featuring our Jr. Faculty performing solos, duets, and much more!
Stop by and learn more about Poco a Poco, our Annual Summer Music Festival, and meet Faculty members, Young Artists, and supporters.
This concert is free and open to the public.
7th Annual Summer Music Festival
Join us for a week-long intensive program for incoming high school freshmen through graduated seniors. Poco a Poco provides 30+ hours of individualized training in voice & choral techniques, piano, and various electives.
Community members can participate throughout the week through free and public concerts, community ensembles, and more.
Learn more and apply TODAY at https://www.pocoapoco.org/learn-more
Poco a Poco Sampler: A Benefit Concert
Join us for our first annual Poco a Poco Sampler! Enjoy an afternoon of mini concerts, visual arts displays, and sampler desserts.
TICKETS: $100 per person
Seats are limited! RSVP today to secure your seats.
All proceeds benefit our 7th annual Summer Music Fest in Streator.
Purchase Tickets:
Online: https://www.pocoapoco.org/store/p/poco-a-poco-sampler-ticket
Email: info@pocoapoco.org