**Andrew was not able to join us today due to illness. We will reschedule his performance for later this spring. Instead, today we enjoyed a rebroadcast of a program featuring the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Encore Chamber Orchestra from December, 2011. Andrew Guo, 13, started piano lesson at age 4 and had his first solo more…
Archive for February, 2012
LIVE: Merit School of Music Performathon
Saturday, February 18, 2012 by David Polk
Introductions is on hiatus today as WFMT instead features live coverage of Performathon 2012 from the Merit School of Music from 9AM until 12PM. Hosted by Steve Robinson and David Polk. Performathon is Merit’s annual showcase of students from its Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-Free Conservatory in 12 hours of non-stop classical, big band, jazz blues more…
IMEA 2012 All-State Honors Orchestra
Saturday, February 11, 2012 by David Polk
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] The 2012 All-State Honors Orchestra concert of the Illinois Music Educators Association’s annual conference in Peoria. The IMEA is the largest fine arts education organization in Illinois, and this concert features some of the most advanced high school orchestral students in the state. Students practiced last summer for more…
13 year old pianist Roger Shen
Saturday, February 4, 2012 by David Polk
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Roger Shen, 13, is a 7th grader at Northbrook Junior High in Northbrook, IL. Roger loves classical music and began to learn piano at the turn of age 7. His current teacher is Sueanne Metz. Among the awards, all in Junior Division, he won the 1st prize winner more…
Upcoming Shows
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 am - No Introductions: Live from Ravinia’s Customer Appreciation Day
Introductions takes a break this week as Carl Grapentine hosts a live broadcast from the Ravinia Festival in celebration of their Customer Appreciation Day.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11:00 am - 18 year old soprano Elizabeth Pilon and CYSO’s Primavera Quintet
Part 1: Soprano Elizabeth Pilon, 18, who began studying voice in 2007 at North Central College with Ms. Ogden. Elizabeth has been awarded First Place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition in 2010 and 2011. Elizabeth also received First Place in the Regional Round of the Classical Singer Competition in 2010 more…
Replays on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:00 pm
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 am - LIVE: Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago
Anima’s mission is to transform young lives through excellence in music education and choral singing. Predicated on the principle that all children are inherently musical and that music vitally enriches the quality of life, Anima strives to discover, nurture and develop the “artist in every child.” The six core ensembles serve approximately 250 children from more…
Replays on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm
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Thank you for inviting Campanella to the program - it was an amazing experience for the children!Natalia on LIVE: Campanella Children’s Choir
Outstanding performance! Loved the program.Natalia on LIVE: Campanella Children’s Choir
Oustanding performance!Galina on LIVE: Campanella Children’s Choir
Eight years old, who not only knows who Pergolesi is, but can sing his "Stabat Mater"-it is very impressive! Wonderful,...me on LIVE: Campanella Children’s Choir
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Great performance!!!!Eugene on 18 year old soprano Kate Lee and MYA competition winner violinist Gallia Kastner
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That Kate Lee is a great credit to the Vernon Hills HS. And a credit to all her experiences. Great...