Special Events 2014-2015

Special Events for 2014-2015 York Orchestras

These are some of the special events which were recently part of the York Orchestra world. These are above and beyond our usual orchestra concerts.

While the specifics vary each year, we always have wonderful opportunities, during the rehearsal period and beyond!

  • September, 2014 Cellist Dorothy Deen visits York to work with cellists from all three orchestras. More on Ms. Deen

  • September, 2014 Elmhurst College faculty cellist Jean Hatmaker (York class of 2002) visits York to perform for all three orchestras and discuss her career. Read more

  • October, 2014 Jupiter String Quartet visits to perform for all three York Orchestras. More on the Jupiter Quartet

  • October, 2014 Symphony Orchestra performs with York Choirs in Masterworks program.

  • November, 2014 Symphony Orchestra performs for Distinguished Alumni program.

  • November, 2014 Internationally renowned Czech classical guitarist Vladislav Blaha performs at York in the orchestra room, days before his performance at Carnegie Hall, New York. Chicago Tribune Article

  • December, 2014 Symphony Orchestra performs with Concert Choir in Holiday program.

  • January, 2015 Multi-genre string quartet Mountain Time performs for all three orchestras. More about Mountain Time

  • January, 2015 Symphony Strings and Churchville Strings perform at Illinois Music Educators’ Conference in Peoria, Illinois

  • February, 2015 SIU-Edwardsville faculty cellist Marta Simidtchieva visits York to work with cellists from all three orchestras. More about Marta Simidtchieva

  • February, 2015 All York Orchestras travel to Illinois State University and University of Illinois to perform, have clinics with university faculty Glenn Block, Don Schleicher and Louis Bergonzi, and to hear University Orchestras and world class soloists.

  • February, 2015 York Orchestra students and parents travel to downtown Chicago to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under music director Ricardo Muti. More

  • March, 2015 York Orchestra students and parents travel to downtown Chicago to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with guest cellist Yoyo Ma. More

  • April, 2015 York Symphony performs side-by-side with Roosevelt University Symphony Orchestra under conductor Emanuele Andrizzi, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the historic Auditorium Theater, in downtown Chicago. More Info Here

  • April, 2015 Calvin College Symphony Orchestra, Grand Rapids, Michigan, performs for and with all three York Orchestras at York.