Go See a Concert!
On this page you'll find links to regional arts organizations that routinely have concerts that you can attend. Additionally, there's a link to a document with a list of school concerts (WV, Metea, Neuqua, our middle and elementary schools). Remember, all music students have a concert review requirement to see 2 concerts per semester.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra - one our local symphony orchestras. Check website for discount student tickets. Dress rehearsals are free with student ID, but you'll need a reservation. They have concerts monthly. Check this page for a list of events: https://www.dupagesymphony.org/tickets-events
Elgin Symphony Orchestra - a regional professional orchestra. Student discount tickets available. Performances in Elgin, IL. They have monthly concerts - purchase a ticket here: https://www.elginsymphony.org/concerts/
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - the internationally respected orchestra home to Chicago and Symphony Hall in downtown Chicago. There are opportunities for discounted student tickets.
Paramount Theatre in Aurora. An equity professional theater that features a 6-8 week runs of musicals. Student pricing available! This year's season includes Kinky Boots, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, and The Secret of My Success.
Lyric Opera - Chicago's internationally respected opera company. Check website for student/youth ticket pricing. There are many operas staged per month.
STUDENT YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AND CHOIRS:
Many of our students play with local area youth symphonies and choir groups. Check their websites for concerts (most have 4-5 concerts per year!):
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Naperville Youth Symphony
Youth Symphony of DuPage
Young Naperville Singers
Many of our students play with local area youth symphonies and choir groups. Check their websites for concerts (most have 4-5 concerts per year!):
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Naperville Youth Symphony
Youth Symphony of DuPage
Young Naperville Singers
LOCAL COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENTS:
Many of our local colleges have music departments that feature many events per month including symphony orchestra, band and choir concerts. Usually student ID will get you in for free or reduced price. Here are links to the music department websites or event sites:
Wheaton Conservatory of Music
https://www.wheaton.edu/wheaton-college-conservatory-of-music/music-events-calendar/
North Central College Fine and Performing Arts
https://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/events/day
College of DuPage Music
https://www.atthemac.org/
Many of our local colleges have music departments that feature many events per month including symphony orchestra, band and choir concerts. Usually student ID will get you in for free or reduced price. Here are links to the music department websites or event sites:
Wheaton Conservatory of Music
https://www.wheaton.edu/wheaton-college-conservatory-of-music/music-events-calendar/
North Central College Fine and Performing Arts
https://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/events/day
College of DuPage Music
https://www.atthemac.org/
