Resources

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/