February 2022

YORK MUSIC BOOSTERS
Newsletter #022722
en Español
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Fine Arts Week: 2/28 - 3/4
Orchestra Concert: 2/28, 7:30pm
Portillo's Fundraiser: 3/3, 5-8pm
York Live: 3/4, 7:30pm
Dance Showcase: 3/9, 7:30pm
 
 
FINE ARTS WEEK STARTS MONDAY
It's our favorite time of year! York Music Boosters is so proud to be a sponsor of Fine Arts Week, February 28 - March 4.  This year's guest lineup looks incredible, including a large-scale contemporary mural artist, a jazz ensemble, a group of York alumni all-star musicians, and more. Plus, York student performances are featured during the week, too.
Click here for a peek at what's being offered each day. Learn more about the featured artists.
 
You can support the arts on Thursday, March 3, 5-8pm, by treating your family to a delicious meal at Portillo's on Rte 83. Show this flyer and 20 percent of your order total will help fund music enrichment opportunities at the high school.
Fine Arts Week culminates in York Live on Friday, March 4, 7:30pm, at Elmhurst Hall (former Fitz's Spare Keys location). This student performance showcase is the inaugural event for the new downtown Elmhurst business. Tickets are $10 per adult. Admission is free for D205 students.
 
New to Fine Arts Week and York Live? Learn more about these annual traditions.
 
 
ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Feb 28, 7:30pm
The Cadet, Concert, and Symphony Orchestras take the stage on Monday night at 7:30pm. Music selections will span 280 years, so there's truly something for everyone. York Concerto Competition winner, junior Quinn Olson, will perform the first movement of Edouard Lalo's Cello Concerto. Do not miss it! Admission is free. Learn moreabout this special winter concert.
 
 
SCHOLARSHIP APPS DUE APRIL 15
Summer music camps are open this year! A scholarship from York Music Boosters can help offset the cost. Complete an easy online application by April 15. Camps can be local, long distance, virtual, or private teacher camps.
York Music Boosters grants are another way we support students who wish to pursue enrichment opportunities above and beyond what they're learning in class. Grant applications are accepted throughout the school year.
 
YORK DANCE COMPANY - STUDENT-CHOREOGRAPHED SHOWCASE 2022
Performances by York Dance Company and Advanced Dance
Wednesday, March 9, 7:30pm
Black Box Theater, York High School
 
 
MORE GOOD NEWS
  • All of the recent Winter Concerts were professionally recorded and are available on CD. Click here to find out how you can place an order.
  • The Winter Band Concert on February 24 was live-streamed. You can still view this concert on YouTube.
  • This newsletter is now available in Spanish and other languages. Click here to learn more.
  • The York Album Project's latest release - Still in Pieces - is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms under the artist name York Album Project. You can also stream or download the album from Bandcamp. Learn more about the York Album Project.
 
GODSPELL
April 28 - 30 and May 1
More info at yorkdrama.org.
 
 
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to York alum Ben Pavlik ('19) on releasing his latest album Down to Clown. If you haven't heard Ben before, you're in for a treat. This talented musician and songwriter was a true standout when he was at York, and he continues to impress and entertain audiences throughout the Chicago area. Down to Clown is now available on most music streaming platforms, including Spotify.