Performing Arts

Baker, Patrick
Director of Arts, PE, and Health
VPA Division Chair
pbaker@elmhurst205.org

Ernst, William
Performing Arts Teacher
wernst@elmhurst205.org

Gemkow, Christopher
Music Teacher
cgemkow@elmhurst205.org

Jensen, Michelle
Physical Education and Performing Arts Teacher
mjensen@elmhurst205.org

Marianetti, Rebecca
Performing Arts Teacher
rmarianetti@elmhurst205.org

Pavlik, Michael
Performing Arts Teacher
mpavlik@elmhurst205.org

Spring, Julie
Performing Arts Teacher
jspring@elmhurst205.org

 

GRAMMY Signature Gold School (2013)

 

RECENT YORK BAND GRADUATES IN THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCAT MARCHING BAND

RECENT YORK GRADUATES IN THE FIGHTING ILLINI MARCHING BAND

 

 

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, orchestras, and dance), Technical (piano, guitar, music production 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).

York Music Boosters Site

https://york.elmhurst205.org/parentstudent-resources/york-music-boosters

Performing Arts Course Offerings

https://sites.google.com/elmhurst205.org/york-performing-arts/home

Many Performing Arts students also participate in Drama. Check out their website below:

York Drama: https://www.yorkdrama.org/

PERFORMING ARTS FACEBOOK PAGE

 

Dr. Patrick M. Baker
Director of Arts, PE, and Health
YHS Visual and Performing Arts Division Chair
(630) 617-2464
Email me

 

YORK PERFORMING ARTS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

Check out our Google Calendar HERE. Subscribe for real-time updates to performance schedules and locations. 

**ALL Performing Arts Dates are subject to change**

Date(s)

Event

Time

Location

August 9-11

Marching Band Camp

1:00-9:00 p.m.

Band Room

September 1, Fri

Home Football Game

5:30 p.m.

Stadium

September 12, Tues

Concerto Auditions

3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Choir room

September 15, Fri

Home Football Game 

6:15 p.m. 

Stadium

September 27, Wed

Collage Concert

7:30 p.m.

Field House

October 4, Wed

ILMEA Audition Deadline

   

October 6, Fri

Home Football Game 

6:15 p.m. 

Stadium

October 12-15

Fall Play

7:30 p.m..

TBD

October 16, Mon

ILMEA Composition Contest & FMES Submission Deadline 

   

October 20, Fri

Home Football Game (Homecoming)

5:30 p.m.

Stadium

October 23, Mon

Orchestra Chamber Ensemble Recital

7:30 p.m.

Commons

November 11, Sat

ILMEA Jazz

All day

Homewood-Flossmoor HS 

November 16, Thurs

Winter Dance Concert

7:30 p.m.

Black Box

November 18, Sat

ILMEA Band, Orchestra, Choir

All day

Elmhurst University

November 30, Thurs

Holiday Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m.

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

December 7 Thurs

Holiday Band Concert

7:30 p.m.

Commons

December 12, Tues

Holiday Choir Concert 

7:30 p.m.

Hammerschmidt Chapel, Elmhurst University

December 14, Thurs

Winter Art Show

6:30 - 8:00pm

Commons

December TBD

Best in Show Gallery Exhibition

6:30-8:00pm

TBD

January 18, Thurs

All District Orchestra Concert

7:00 p.m.

York Fieldhouse

January 19-21

Winter Drama

 

TBD

January 24-27

ILMEA-IMEC

All day

Peoria

February 6, Tues

Jazz Ensemble Concert
*NEW LOCATION*

7:30 p.m.

Stage 119
119 Commerce Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126

February 7-8

York Live Auditions

3:15-6:30pm

Orchestra Room

February 8, Thurs

Winter Choir Concert

7:30 p.m.

Elmhurst University, Hammerschmidt Chapel

February 15, Thur

Winter Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m.

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

February 22, Thurs

Winter Band Concert

7:30 p.m.

York Commons

March 2, Sat

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

12:00 p.m.

Spring Rd

March 4-8

Fine Arts Week

TBD

TBD

March 7, Thurs

Spring Dance Concert

7:30 p.m.

Black Box

March 8, Fri

York Live

7:30 p.m.

Brauer House

March 11, Mon.

Band Solo Night

5:00 p.m.

Classrooms

March 12, Tues

Orchestra Solo Night

5:00 p.m.

Classrooms

April 11, Thurs

Choir Concert

7:30 p.m.

Commons

April 18, Thurs

Jazz Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m.

Commons

April 23, Tues

Cadet/Concert Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

TBD

April 25, Thurs

Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

TBD

May 2-5

Spring Musical

 

TBD

May 7, Tues

Cadet and Concert Band Concert

7:30 p.m.

TBD

May 9, Thurs

Symphonic Band Concert

7:30 p.m.

TBD

May 9, Thurs

Spring Art Show

6:30-8:00pm

Commons

May 10, Fri

Album Release Party

7:30pm 

TBD

May TBD

Best in Show Gallery Exhibition

6:30-8:00pm

TBD

May 19, Sun

Graduation - Symphony Orchestra

1:00 p.m.

Field House

May 27, Mon

Memorial Day Parade

9:30 a.m. 

Elmhurst