- Please mark your calendars, and if there are any conflicts, please contact Ms. May immediately!
- Dates in bold are required orchestra performances. Please note which orchestra performs at each event.
- ***Some dates are subject to change as the year approaches
2023-24 Middle South Orchestra Performance Dates - Updated 8/23/23
Sep. 6 - First Chamber Orchestra rehearsal; Middle South Orchestra room, 7-7:30 AM (individual warm-up at 6:55); Rehearsals continue Weds. and Fri. mornings throughout the year
Sept 19 - Last day for ILMEA Audition requests
Oct. 1 - ILMEA District VII Audition videos due (selected students) - Virtual
Nov. 4 ILMEA Orchestra Festival Concert (selected students); (All day) Glenbrook South HS, Concert at 2:00 PM
Nov. 10 Veteran's Breakfast
Nov. 28 VHHS/MS 7/8th Grade Orchestra Festival Concert; VHHS auditorium; 7/8th grade orchestra only, 7:30 PM Concert
Jan. 24 Winter Orchestra Concert; 6th/7-8/Chamber perform; Middle South Gym, 7:00 PM
Feb. 24 NIMC Solo & Ensemble Festival; Hawthorn Middle North; specific times TBA (optional event)
March 8 NIMC Organization Contest; Lake Zurich MS South; Performance time 8:30 PM (Meet at MSS at 6:50PM) (7/8th graders only)
March 19 March Orchestra Concert; 6th Grade/7-8/Chamber Orchestra Perform; Middle South Gym, 7:00PM
May 9 Spring Open House; All Orchestras perform (6/7-8/Chamber); Middle South Gym, 7:00 PM
Sept 19 - Last day for ILMEA Audition requests
Oct. 1 - ILMEA District VII Audition videos due (selected students) - Virtual
Nov. 4 ILMEA Orchestra Festival Concert (selected students); (All day) Glenbrook South HS, Concert at 2:00 PM
Nov. 10 Veteran's Breakfast
Nov. 28 VHHS/MS 7/8th Grade Orchestra Festival Concert; VHHS auditorium; 7/8th grade orchestra only, 7:30 PM Concert
Jan. 24 Winter Orchestra Concert; 6th/7-8/Chamber perform; Middle South Gym, 7:00 PM
Feb. 24 NIMC Solo & Ensemble Festival; Hawthorn Middle North; specific times TBA (optional event)
March 8 NIMC Organization Contest; Lake Zurich MS South; Performance time 8:30 PM (Meet at MSS at 6:50PM) (7/8th graders only)
March 19 March Orchestra Concert; 6th Grade/7-8/Chamber Orchestra Perform; Middle South Gym, 7:00PM
May 9 Spring Open House; All Orchestras perform (6/7-8/Chamber); Middle South Gym, 7:00 PM