Academy Orchestra Concert
Free and open to the public
Founded in 2006, the Academy Chamber Orchestra is comprised of violin, viola, cello and bass students who rehearse and perform under the baton of Academy Director and Conductor James Setapen. The ensemble toured to Turin, Italy with Orchestra Founder and Conductor Roland Vamos and has been featured at Millennium Park, Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, and at the Music Institute of Chicago’s 81st Gala where the students performed in tribute to CSO Music Director, Maestro Riccardo Muti. Members of the orchestra perform in competitions, festivals and summer programs across the globe.
Interested in joining the Academy? Academy auditions for the upcoming school year 2024 - 2025
Spring auditions:
May 28 & 29
Summer auditions:
August 12-14., 2024
Contact Sue Polutnik, Executive Director of the Academy or call 847.448.8311.
847.905.1500 Administration Office
