SEASON SCHEDULE
2024/25 Season Official Schedule
Last Revised 6/11/24
CURRENTLY TENTATIVE
Season Structure:
Fall Cycle: August~November (Fall Concert)
Concerto Cycle: January~February (Retreat and MCCC Concert)
Spring Cycle: February~May (Spring Concert)
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Ensembles
MSO: Midwest String Orchestra
MPO: Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra
MCO: Midwest Chamber Orchestra
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Venues
ORR: Orchestra Rehearsal Room at Midwest Conservatory of Music
Address: 115 W Central Rd, Schaumburg, IL
HMC: Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel at Elmhurst University
Address: 190 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL
ACH: Armerding Concert Hall at Wheaton College
Address: 520 E Kenilworth Ave, Wheaton, IL
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Concert Dress
Black suit/tux, white dress shirt, black bowtie, black dress pants, black socks, black dress shoes
OR All-black concert attire (black dress, black jumpsuit, etc.)
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Attendance Policy
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Attendance will be taken upon arrival at each rehearsal via sign-in. It is the student's responsibility to sign-in at every rehearsal.
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Students should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the posted rehearsal time.
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Students are required to attend all rehearsals with the exception of 1 excused absence with a minimum 4 hour advanced notice per semester.
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A second excused absence will be based on the music director's discretion. Any other absences may result in termination of membership for the rest of the season.
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All unexcused absences will be investigated and result in termination of membership for the rest of the season.
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Attendance for all dress rehearsals, soundchecks, and concerts are absolutely mandatory for all members. An unexcused absence from a concert will result in termination for all succeeding seasons and may result in the student being billed for the cost of a substitute musician. (~$300)
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Fall Cycle - Weekly Schedule
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - HMC
2024/25 Season Kick-off
MSO: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
MPO: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Sectionals)
MSO, MPO, & Family: 12:30-1:30 PM (BBQ/Potluck Party)
-Contributions are greatly appreciated!-
MPO: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM (Rehearsal)
Pizza provided!
Sunday, September 15, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, September 22, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, September 29, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO Winds Sectional: 3:00-4:10 PM
MPO Strings Sectional: 4:20-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, October 6, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, October 13, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, October 20, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, October 27, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, November 3, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, November 10, 2024 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Saturday, November 16, 2024 - ORR
Dress Rehearsal (mandatory)
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, November 17, 2024 - HMC
2024 Annual Fall Concert
Soundchecks:
MCO: 12:15-12:45 PM
MSO: 12:45-1:15 PM
MPO: 1:15-2:15 PM
*Call time is at least 15 minutes before your soundcheck starts.*
See top of page for dress code.
Doors open: 2:30 PM
Concert starts: 3:00 PM
For tickets, see events.
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MCCC/Retreat Cycle - Weekly Schedule
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Sunday, January 19, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, January 26, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, February 2, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, February 9, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, February 15-16, 2025 - HMC
Third Annual Overnight Retreat at Elmhurst University
-All ensembles: 2/15 9:00 AM - 2/16 6:30 PM
(Detailed itinerary to be released soon)
Retreat includes:
-A visit to Chicago Symphony Orchestra
-Hotel stay in Chicago
-All meals including group dinner in Chicago
-Masterclasses
-Section coaching
-Team-bonding activities
-Culminating concert on Sunday
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 - HMC
11th Annual Midwest Conservatory Concerto Competition (MCCC)
Showcase and Retreat Culmination Concert
Doors open: 4:30 PM
Concert starts: 5:00 PM
See top of page for dress code.
For tickets, see events.
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Spring Cycle - Weekly Schedule
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Sunday, February 23, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO Strings Sectional: 3:00-4:10 PM
MPO Winds Sectional: 4:20-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, March 2, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: No Rehearsal
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, March 16, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, March 23, 2025
No Rehearsals (Spring Break)
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Sunday, March 30, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, April 6, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO Winds Sectional: 3:00-4:10 PM
MPO Strings Sectional: 4:20-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, April 20, 2025 - ORR
No Rehearsals (Easter)
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Sunday, April 27, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, May 4, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Sunday, May 11, 2025 - ORR
No Rehearsals (Mother's Day)
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 - ORR
MSO: 1:15-2:45 PM
MPO: 3:00-5:30 PM
MCO: 5:45-6:30 PM
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Saturday, May 24, 2025 - ORR
Dress Rehearsal (mandatory)
MSO: 4:00-5:00 PM
MPO: 5:15-7:45 PM
MCO: 4:00-5:00 PM
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TBC: Sunday, May 25, 2025 - ACH
2025 Season Finale: Annual Spring Concert
Soundchecks:
MCO: 12:15-12:45 PM
MSO: 12:45-1:15 PM
MPO: 1:15-2:15 PM
*Call time is at least 15 minutes before your soundcheck starts.*
See top of page for dress code.
Doors open: 2:30 PM
Concert starts: 3:00 PM
For tickets, see events.
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Contact​
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In case of an emergency, please contact Brian Hoffman (336-420-0764), Taka Matsunaga (847-809-4813), or Matthew Nowlan (630-347-7337).
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For general questions, please email info@midphil.org