Upcoming Events:
December 13: Chamber Music Soirées, MYAC
December 13: Northbrook Court Holiday Performance
December 14: Holiday Concerts, Ravinia
December 21: Lake Geneva Holiday Sing-a-Long
December 27: Alumni Concert, Loyola
December 28-30: O’Malley Foundation National Concerto Competition, MYAC
All Events:
Northbrook Court Holiday Performance
Join the Symphony Orchestra from Midwest Young Artists Conservatory for a special holiday pop up performance at the Northbrook Court Mall! The event takes place on Saturday December 13 at 3PM. Cheers to the season!
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on December 13, 2025 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Holiday Concerts
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory warmly invites you and your family to an enchanting holiday concert featuring our talented Choral and Orchestra Programs. Join us at Bennett-Gordon Hall on the Ravinia campus in Highland Park for a heartwarming performance filled with holiday spirit and joyous music, brought to life by passionate young musicians.
Holiday Chamber Concerts with Lang Lang Scholars
To those most in need of music’s healing touch, we will bring chamber groups to Lurie Children’s Hospital in collaboration with the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. The world-renowned pianist Lang-Lang has been a long-time friend of MYAC, and we have been honored to collaborate with the Lang-Lang scholars–an international collection of extraordinary young pianists–for more than a decade. Together, their pianists and our string players will present a chamber music concert at the MYAC Center in Highwood, IL on December 20, 5:30 - 6:30 pm and at the hospital on December 21. The program will feature Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, along with some music for the holidays.
Lake Geneva Holiday Sing-a-Long
Celebrate the season with Midwest Young Artists Conservatory in Lake Geneva! You're invited to an all-ages sing-a-long with members of our Choral and Orchestra ensembles. There are two 1-hour concerts at 2PM and 4PM on Sunday December 21.
The event is held at the Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your seats in advance!
Alumni Concert
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at our Annual Alumni Concert, welcoming MYAC graduates from the past 33 years! This year’s event promises to be extra special as talented alumni from our Jazz, Choral, and Orchestra programs come together for a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
O’Malley National Concerto Competition
The O’Malley National Concerto Competition is an annual event where students compete in person for tuition scholarships, cash awards & performance opportunities at MYAC Center in Highwood, IL.
Music at the Fort Featuring O’Malley Concerto Competition Winners
Join us for our Music at the Fort series! This special installment will feature winners from December's O'Malley Concerto Competition.
This concert is free and open to the public, and will be held at the MYAC Center, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL.
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on January 24, 2026 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Jazz in January - Combo Concert
MYAC will host 2 concerts for “Jazz in January” series. The first is a Jazz Combo concert on January 24th, 2026 at MYAC Center in Highwood. The second is at Ravinia on January 25. The guest artist in residence is bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst. The event is sponsored by WDCB.
Jazz in January - Big Band Concert
MYAC will host 2 concerts for “Jazz in January” series. The first is a Jazz Combo concert on January 24th, 2026 at MYAC Center in Highwood. The second is at Ravinia on January 25. The guest artist in residence is bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst. Tickets are available here:
The event is sponsored by WDCB.
Chicago National Chamber Music Competition
At the annual National Chicago Chamber Music Competition students compete in person for scholarships, cash awards and performance opportunities. It takes place at MYAC Center in Highwood, IL.
Choral and Orchestral Winter Concerts
MYAC's Choral & Orchestral Winter Concerts feature nine of our ensembles across three events. The performances will take place at Pick-Staiger Hall at Northwestern University. More information coming soon.
Tickets available here:
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on February 21 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Chicago Double Bass Fest
The Chicago Bass Festival is an all day experience put on, for, and by Chicago area bassists of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds! Participants will have the opportunity to play in master classes, perform in technique classes, play in a bass ensemble, and celebrate all things bass! All participants will also get a bass festival t-shirt and lunch.
Chicago Viola Festival
The Chicago Viola Festival is an all day experience put on, for, and by Chicago area violists of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds! Participants will have the opportunity to play in master classes, perform in technique classes, play in a viola ensemble, and celebrate all things viola! All participants will also get a viola festival t-shirt and lunch.
Jazz Big Band Concert
Join us on March 1, 2026 at 6PM for an evening of Big Band Jazz by MYAC's Jazz Orchestra and Concert Jazz Band!
This concert location and exact time is to be announced. Stay tuned!
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on March 7, 2026 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Music at the Fort Featuring Winners from the Chicago Chamber Music Competition
Join us for our Music at the Fort series! This special installment will feature winners from February’s Chicago Chamber Music Competition.
This concert is free and open to the public, and will be held at the MYAC Center, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL.
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on April 18, 2026 at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Jazz Combo Concert
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5PM for an evening of jazz with MYAC's Jazz Combo ensembles! Jazz combos are designed for students who want to learn the art of improvisation and solo expression. Combos are directed by Drew Hansen, Brent Griffin Jr. and Emily Kuhn.
This concert is free and open to the public, but we encourage you to reserve your seat in advance. The event will be held at the MYAC Center, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL.
Spring Choral Concert
Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1PM and again at 5PM for a day of choral and jazz music with MYAC!
The first concert features our Choral Ensembles at 1-3PM.
The second concert features our Jazz Ensembles performing 5-7PM.
These concerts will be held at the Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035.
Spring Jazz Concert
Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1PM and again at 5PM for a day of choral and jazz music with MYAC!
The first concert features our Choral Ensembles at 1-3PM.
The second concert features our Jazz Ensembles performing 5-7PM.
These concerts will be held at the Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035.
4/26/26 Spring Orchestra Concerts
MYAC's Spring Orchestra Concerts include 6 of our orchestras across three events. More information to come, including the times of each concert and musical programming.
The event will take place at Pick-Staiger Hall at Northwestern University.
1st Concert: Reading, Cadet and Concertino Orchestras.
2nd Concert: Philharmonia and Concert Orchestras.
3rd Concert: Symphony Orchestra.
North Shore Jazz & Classical Music Festival (Fun Fest)
MYAC's North Shore Jazz & Classical Music Festival aka "Fun Fest" is an annual tradition of celebration with the local community. This FREE COMMUNITY EVENT is open to the public with live music, games, food and fun! More information will be available soon.
Guests will enjoy performances by Jazz Combos, Jazz Bands, Orchestras, Choral Ensembles, and Chamber Music Groups!
MYAC Center is located at 878 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL. The event is rain or shine! Bring a lawn chair to enjoy these outdoor performances!
Music at the Fort featuring MYAC Faculty & Staff
Music at the Fort Featuring our talented MYAC faculty & staff
Reserve your seat here:
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on November 15, 2025 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Jazz Combo Concert
Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 4PM for an afternoon of jazz with MYAC's Jazz Combo ensembles! Jazz combos are designed for students who want to learn the art of improvisation and solo expression. Combos are directed by Drew Hansen, Brent Griffin Jr. and Emily Kuhn.
The event will be held at the 28 Mile Distilling Company at 454 Sheridan Road in Highwood.
Double Reed Festival
The Chicago Double Reed Festival is an all day experience put on for and by Chicago area bassoonists and oboists. This festival is for all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds!
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on November 1, 2025 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Fall Concerts (All Ensembles)
MYAC's Fall Concerts feature all of our ensembles. Thus all three concerts will include performances by our orchestras, choral ensembles and jazz big bands.
The 6:30 p.m. concert will feature our Concert Jazz Band, VocalPoint choir, and Symphony Orchestra. Program includes:
• Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10 in e Minor, Op. 93.
• Stacy Garrop, Krakatoa, movement II, with soloist Callia Murray, winner of the 2024 O'Malley National Chamber Music Competition, MYAC division.
• The VocalPoint choir will perform “Daemon Irrepit Callidus” by Gyorgy Orban, “Dolly Waits” by Ryan Main, and “Everywhere That You Are" from the musical James and the Giant Peach, music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Music at the Fort featuring Katarina String Quartet
Join us for our Music at the Fort series! This special installment will feature Grand Prize Winner of the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition Katarina String Quartet! This concert is free and open to the public and held at the MYAC Center, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL.
Chamber Music Soirées
Join us for our Chamber Music Soirée series! MYAC students will be performing for attendees on October 11, 2025 at 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the MYAC Center.
Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats:
Come and listen to beautiful chamber music performed by all levels of our chamber music ensembles. The Chamber Music Soirées offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with our young musicians as they perform magnificent, small ensemble works.
Each recital is no more than an hour.
Alumni Leaders In Session: Shawn Patrick Moore on China, with family and special guest
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory is proud to host our Alumni Leaders from around the world to share their experiences with our students and families. Please join us in welcoming alum family Shawn Patrick Moore and his brothers, plus rising young Chinese pianist Zifan Wang on September 28 at 6PM. The event will feature performances of Chinese pieces and chamber music (with MYAC faculty pianist Michael Tan).
Shawn works as a musical ambassador in China and will also speak about some of the perspectives he has gained in this effort.
The event is free at MYAC Center in Highwood, IL.
Playathon
Playathon is a new community building event with our four youngest orchestras and their families. Featuring a potluck and performances by our Philharmonia, Concertino, Cadet, Reading orchestras. The event is on September 27 at MYAC Center.
Chicago Jazz Festival
Jazz students from MYAC will perform at the 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park! It’s a free event featuring jazz legends from around the world!
Jazz by the Lake
Jazz musicians from MYAC will perform Big Band Jazz at Lake Geneva’s Flat Iron Park on July 19. The event is free, rain or shine, and in partnership with Lake Geneva Community Foundation.
MYAC Summer Camps
MYAC offers 7 summer camps in 2025 across various styles of music including orchestra, jazz, vocal, and composition. All events are held at MYAC Center in Highwood.