Community Ensembles
Community Choir
Choristers of all ages and levels are encouraged to sing in the Poco a Poco Community Choir, joining Young Artists and Faculty in group song. The group will be led by Streator native Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts, now of Hollins University in Roanoke, VA.
Rehearsed selections will be presented at the annual Community Concert, the final event of the festival. Vocal tracks are available, participation is free, and we’ll have music ready for you at the first rehearsal. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Click on the turquoise “Sign up Here” button. Let us know you’re coming!
Rehearsals:
Saturday, June 8 3:00 - 4:30 PM at Park Church
Saturday, June 15 Time TBD at SHS Auditorium
Performance:
Saturday, June 15 at 3 PM at Streator Township HS Auditorium
Community Instrumental Ensemble
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.
Click on the turquoise “Sign up Here” button to register and learn more!
Rehearsals:
Thursday, June 13 10-11:30 AM at Park Church
Friday, June 14 10-11:30 AM at Park Church
Performance:
Saturday, June 15 3 PM at 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 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!
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Friday, June 14 7-8 PM Park Church in Streator, IL
