Check out these awesome youth orchestras to take your orchestral playing to the next level! We are lucky to have such wonderful opportunities in our area!
Midwest Young Artists (MYA) - http://mya.org/
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) - https://cyso.org/
Are you interested in going to summer music camp? Check these out!
Blue Lake - https://www.bluelakecamp.com/
Interlochen Arts Camp - http://www.interlochen.org/
Illinois Summer Music (ISYM) - http://isym.music.illinois.edu/
Other Resources
Recommended: Everest or Kun shoulder rest for violin and viola players (contact Cassandra
Strings - 847-423-2841 - or order on Amazon)
District 219 TV - Where you can view some concerts - https://www.d219tv.org/
Niles North Orchestra Handbook 2025-2026 - https://docs.google.com/