Meet the Orchestra: Clarinets
This week it’s the Clarinets. On the far left is TJ, who has been with Citywide Symphony for more than a decade. His main instrument is clarinet, but he has dabbled in trombone, sax, bassoon and even violin for 2 weeks. He has been playing throughout his life, even when he…
Keep readingCome to CWSO’s Fall Concert!
We’re excited to share registration details for our next concert! The concert will take place on October 30, 2022, at the Jefferson Memorial Fieldhouse. Attendance is free, but space is limited, and standing room will not be available. Register on the Chicago Park District Website. Concert Program Petite Suite de…
Keep readingMeet the Orchestra: Bassoons
This week it’s the Bassoons. On the left is Sally, her first time back on the bassoon in 20 years, though she came close to pursuing bassoon professionally. She switched from flute to bassoon in 6th grade because there were 32 flutes in the band—you heard that right—32! But she’s glad she…
Keep readingMeet the Orchestra: Violas
This week let’s meet the Violas. Front-row-left is Chelsea, a long-time member of Citywide Symphony. She started her musical training in classical viola, but about 10 years ago added jug band and jazz-style playing. She’s also a really good swing dancer, you can find her dancing at the Green Mill in…
Keep readingMeet the Orchestra: Cellos
Ce-llo…is me you’re looking for? Look no further than our solid cello section. There are a lot of them – so please read to the bottom to get to know these fine folks who keep the beat steady in rehearsal! Front row far right: Petr is the cello section’s fearless leader,…
Keep readingMeet the Orchestra: French Horns
This week, meet the French Horns. Far Right, Michelle has been playing in orchestras throughout high school and college, then took a break to go to med school, residency, and is now an attending. The doctor is in and is happy to be picking up her instrument again to join Citywide Symphony. Middle…
Keep readingMeet the Orchestra: Concertmaster
Meet our concertmaster, Martha Ash. Martha played in the CWSO when she was in middle school, back when it was known as the Student’s Symphony at Jefferson Park, under the baton of Ms. Fanny Hassler—the founder and director of the music program. Martha loved the orchestral playing experience and continued to play…
Keep readingCWSO Fall Season Starts August 22
We’re delighted to announce the beginning of the Fall 2022 concert and rehearsal season for the Chicago City-Wide Symphony Orchestra! Join us again for full-group rehearsals starting Monday, August 22, 2022, from 6:45–8:45 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Fieldhouse. All instruments are welcome and encouraged to join us, but we…
Keep readingCWSO Welcomes Music Instructor Jason Ellis
Jason Ellis is thrilled to join the team at Jefferson Park as music instructor and Park liaison for CWSO! Jason has taught at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Merit School of Music, The Chicago High School for the Arts, as well as his alma mater, The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana…
Keep readingJennifer Huang, Associate Conductor
We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Huang as associate conductor for the CWSO! She will be joining us for the June 12, 2022, summer concert. JENNIFER HUANG is a Taiwanese-American conductor currently serving as Assistant Conductor of the Northwestern University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras in the Bienen School of Music,…
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