Now in its sixth year, ACM's High School composers summer workshop is an excellent opportunity for young musicians to work with professional composers and write a new piece of music to be performed and recorded by professional musicians.
Whether the student is already composing, considering a career in music, or is interested in learning to compose for the first time, this summer program provides the tools for success.
All students will receive:
Six new works by the extremely talented students in the first session of ACM's High School Composer's workshop will be performed in Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall.
Come hear what these young people have been working on during the last three intensive weeks of class.
Friday, July 18 7:00 PM
Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan Ave., 7th floor
Free!
Music performed by:
Hülya Alpakin - piano
Jared Rekkin - flute
KT Somero - clarinet and bass clarinet
Six new works by the extremely talented students in the second session of ACM's High School Composer's workshop will be performed in Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall.
Come hear what these young people have been working on during the last three intensive weeks of class.
Friday, August 13 7:30 PM
Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan Ave., 7th floor
Free!
John Elmquist - piano
David Keller - cello
Ellen McSweeney - violin
Our next children's piano recital will be on Saturday, November 6 at 5:00 PM at the ACM School of Music, 1758 W. Wilson.
This recital is free and open to the public.
If you are a current student and would like for your child to play, please ask your teacher about the recital. Current students who just want to come and listen are welcome!
If you are not currently taking lessons but are interested in taking class with us, please give us a call at 773-334-3650.
Get ready for the first piano recital of the new year!
We will be starting out in a new location- at the All Saints Church right across the street. We now have plenty of room for our growing number of students, families and friends!
All school recitals are free and all are welcome to attend.
All Saints Episcopal Church, 4550 North Hermitage Ave
A small reception will follow the recital.
Our next children's piano recital will be on Saturday, April 2 at 4:00 PM at the All Saint's Church at 4550 N. Hermitage St.
This recital is free and open to the public.
If you are a current student and would like for your child to play, please ask your teacher about the recital. Everyone who just wants to come and listen are welcome!
If you are not currently taking lessons but are interested in taking class with us, please give us a call at 773-334-3650.
I would like to welcome all to the spring session of my Adult Music Theory course.
This is a great opportunity for new and current ACM students to further your understanding and enjoyment of the music you play. I also encourage the parents of piano students to take interest. This course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to help you and your child their own musical development.
I always look forward to the dialogues and interactions that result from learning in a group setting.
Tuesdays 7-8pm
8 week session begins April 26th
Mark your calendars for the next student piano recital.
Saturday, June 4th at 4:00 pm
All Saints Church
4550 N Hermitage
We will also be announcing the winners of our 2nd Composition Contest.
All are welcome to attend. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes. There will be a reception to follow and celebrate with our excellent performers!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/3/2011
Enrollment is now open for this summer's High School Composers Workshop, held at Roosevelt University. There are four sessions this year, each with a maximum size of 6 students.
ACM High School Composers Workshop is a program designed to allow young musicians the opportunity to work with a professional composer to write a new piece of music.
Our next children's piano recital will be on Saturday, October 9 at 5:00 PM at the ACM School of Music, 1758 W. Wilson.
This recital is free and open to the public.
If you are a current student and would like for your child to play, please ask your teacher about the recital. Current students who just want to come and listen are welcome!
If you are not currently taking lessons but are interested in taking class with us, please give us a call at 773-334-3650.
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