Academy Orchestra Concert

The  2026-2027 Academy Concert Season kicks off with a free orchestra concert led by James Setapen, conductor.   

About the Academy Program
Founded in 2006, the Music Institute of Chicago Academy is a nationally recognized training center for highly gifted, pre-college pianists and string players. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians. A carefully assembled faculty includes internationally recognized teachers and performers with a passion for developing young talent and an established track record of student achievement.

Academy Chamber Music   The Academy’s robust chamber music program has resulted in numerous national competition gold, silver and bronze medals since its inception in 2006. Chamber ensembles are coached by Academy artist faculty.

The Academy Orchestra is comprised of advanced high school violin, viola, cello and bass students who perform in competitions, festivals and summer programs across the globe.  

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Can't attend in person? This concert will be available through livestream, check back here before the concert.  

Enjoy last year's concert below.  

Saturday, November 15, 2025 Program
featuring the Academy Orchestra 
James Setapen, conductor

Metamorphosen (Transformations)...............Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949)

INTERMISSION

Kol Nidrei...............Max Bruch (1838 - 1920)
Lucy Wu, cello

Suite for Two Violins, Op. 71...............Moritz Moszkowski (1854 - 1925)
    I. Allegro moderato
    II. Allegro energico
Lauren Kim, Elle Cho, violins

String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, #3...............Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) 
     IV.  Allegro motto