Mr. William Riddle
Performing Arts Department Chair
(630) 617-2462
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Performing Arts are presented as a serious academic enterprise within the total school curriculum. Three areas of emphasis within the department are offered: Performance (bands, choirs, and orchestras), Technical (piano, guitar, and dance), and Classroom (music theory). All Performing Arts courses meet the fine arts graduation requirement. *Dance may be taken to fulfill fine arts or physical education requirements (must be declared in advance).
Congratulations to the York High School Performing Arts Department for being named a Grammy Signature Gold School for 2012-13
York Performing Arts 2012-13 Calendar
| August 8-10, 14 and 15 | Marching Band Camp (Part 2) | 6:00-9:00 pm | Stadium, Band Room |
| August 24, Fri. | Home Football Game (Senior Night) | 6:15 pm | Stadium |
| September 7, Fri. | Home Football Game | 6:15 pm | Stadium |
| September 8, Sat | Marching Band Festival | TBA | Carl Sandburg HS |
| September 19, Wed. | Orchestra Concerto/Aria Auditions | 3:20 pm | Choir Room |
| September 21, Fri | Home Football Game (Homecoming) | 6:15 pm | Stadium |
| September 26, Wed | Collage Concert | 7:30 pm | Field House |
| September 28, Fri | Home Football Game | 6:15 pm | Stadium |
| October 2, Tues. | Greens Sale Kick-Off | ||
| October 3, Wed. | York/ISU Orchestra Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| October 3, Wed.. | York/ISU Orchestra Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| October 9, Tues. | IMEA Auditions (Selected Students) | evening | Sandburg HS |
| October 12, Fri. | Home Football Game | 6:15 pm | Stadium |
| October 18, Thur. | Greens Orders Due | ||
| October 25, 26, 27,28 | Fall Play | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| November 5, Mon | Orchestra Chamber Ensemble Recital | 7:00 pm | York Commons |
| November 10, Sat. | IMEA District Jazz Festival (Selected Students) | All Day | Rich South HS |
| November 14, Wed. | Dance Performance | 7:30 pm | Black Box |
| November 17, Sat. | IMEA District Festival (Select Students) | All Day | TBA |
| November 28, Wed, | Symphony Orchestra Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| November 29, Thur | Holiday Orchestra Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| December 5, Wed. | Band Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| December 6, Thur. | Holiday Band Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| December 12, Wed. | Choral Dress rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| December 13, Thur. | Holiday Choral Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| January 23-26 | IMEA All-State Festival | Peoria, IL | |
| January 28, Mon. | Symphonic, Concert and Cadet Band Solo Recitals | 5:00 pm | Selct Rooms |
| January 30, Wed. | Orchestra Solo Recital | 5:30 pm | Selected rooms |
| February 6-10 | Winter Drama Festival | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| February 8,9, Fri/Sat | Orchestras to ISU/U of I | ||
| February 11, Mon. | Jazz Band Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| February 12, Tues. | Jazz Band Dress Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| February 13, Wed. | Band Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| February 14, Thur. | Winter Band Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| February 20, Wed. | Choral Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| February 21, Thur. | Winter Choral Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| February 26, Tues. | Symphony Orchestra Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| February 27, Wed. | Winter Orchestra Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| March 4-8 | Fine Arts Week | ||
| March 9, Sat | Marching Band/St. Patrick's Day Parade | 12:00 pm | Elmhurst |
| March 21, Thur. | All District Orchestra Festival | 7:30 pm | Green and White Gym |
| April 2,3, Tues/Wed | Brass and Woodwind Chamber Concerts | 7:30 pm | York Commons |
| April 4, Thur. | Percussion Concert | 7:30 pm | York Cpmmons |
| April 18-21 | Spring Musical | Auditorium | |
| April 24, Wed. | Jazz Ensemble Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| April 25, Thur. | Jazz Ensemble Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| April 30, Tues. | Cadet/Concert Band Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| May 1, Wed. | Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| May 2, Thur. | Symphonic Band Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| May 8, Wed. | Choral Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
| May 9, Thur. | Choral Concert | ||
| May 14, Tues. | Cadet/Concert Orchestra Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| May 15, Wed. | Symphony Orchestra Dress Rehearsal | 3:20 pm | Auditorium |
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May 16, Thur. |
Symphony Orchestra Concert | 7:30 pm | Auditorium |
| May 19, Sun. | Orchestra Performs for Graduation | 1:00 pm | Field House |
| May 27, Mon. | Memorial Day Parade | 9:30 am | Elmhurst |
