The second subscription concert in this year’s Elgin Symphony Orchestra Family Series is all about the amazing family of string instruments. Featuring members of the ESO’s violin, viola, cello, bass sections and harp, (plus banjo and fiddle), this is going to be a spectacular concert.
The grand finale of the concert will be a mass orchestra of talented young string players from all around Chicago, joining the ESO players to perform:
Click HERE to download the sheet music (both pieces in one zip file).
IMPORTANT: Both pieces will be played from memory.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. The concert is Sunday, January 29 at 3:30 pm, in the Hemmens Theatre in downtown Elgin.
2. You must be able to attend the dress rehearsal: Sunday, January 29, between 2:00 and
3:00 pm.
3. You must be able to attend at least one of these rehearsals: Wednesday, January 18, 7:00-8:00 pm OR Sunday, January 22, 5:30—6:30 pm
Community Heritage Room
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin
4. You must be between 9 and 18 years old.
5. You must have the permission of your private teacher. If you are a violinist, your teacher should help you decide whether to play Violin 1 or Violin 2.
6. You will receive free admission to the concert, plus one complimentary ticket to give to a parent
or friend.
