This page is used to list rehearsals and performances pertaining to the December 7, 2025 Vespers Concert and the March 20-22, 2026 MHS production of Chicago Teen Edition, both of which involve members of the MHS orchestra program.
PIT MUSICIANS for Chicago Teen Edition - Below is the schedule of rehearsals, in the Band/Orchestra room unless otherwise indicated.
Monday, February 2 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, February 5 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00pm
Monday, February 9 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, February 12 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 17 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, February 19 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Monday, February 23 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, February 26 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Monday, March 2 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Thursday, March 5 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
Monday, March 9 Sitzprobe with cast, 3:30-6:00 pm - Important
Wednesday, March 11 Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
PRODUCTION WEEK
Monday, March 16 Act I with cast, report time 3:45, end around 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 17 Act II with cast, report time 3:45, end around 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 18 Full show with cast, report time 3:45, end around 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 19 Full show with cast, report time 3:45, end around 7:00 pm
Friday, March 20 Performance, call time 6:30 pm, curtain at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 21 Performance, call time 6:30 pm, curtain at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 22 Performance, call time 1:30 pm, curtain at 2:00pm
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Instrumentalists for the Vespers Concert will rehearse the pieces listed on the following days during Advisory in the choir room.
Monday, October 13 meet and look at the music/make a few markings
Monday, October 27 Brightest & Best and Silent Night
Monday, November 3 Aspenglow
Monday, November 10 Ose Shalom two-hour delay (no advisory)
Thursday, November 13 Ose Shalom
Monday, November 17 Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella
Thursday, November 20 Aspenglow
Monday, November 24 Kwanzaa Celebration
Thursday, December 4 Brightest and Best and Silent Night
Saturday, December 6 Rehearsal with the singers, 10:00 am - noon in the MHS auditorium
Sunday, December 7 Vespers Concert, 3:00 pm, MHS auditorium
Y'Mei HaChanukah and Tidings of Comfort and Joy will be rehearsed during a White 1 class.
Snowfall at Dusk will be played at the beginning of the Vespers Concert. String players will learn this in orchestra class because it will be performed at the Orchestra/Choir Winter Concert.