The Academy Ensembles

Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra

This high-level performing ensemble is designed for the serious and talented musician who desires to perform an exceptionally challenging repertoire. College and professional level works are studied and performed. The Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Fox Valley Academy Orchestra

This program is designed to promote ensemble playing with other serious musicians. The ensemble focuses primarily on mastering the skills and techniques necessary for advancement to the Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra. The Fox Valley Academy Orchestra rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.

Fox Valley Youth Strings

This ensemble is designed to provide the first orchestra experience for string musicians who have studied and played for at least two years. The Fox Valley Youth Strings provides an exciting opportunity for young students to play in an ensemble with other musicians of the same age and ability. The Fox Valley Youth Strings rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.

Rehearsal Schedule

Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra

Rehearsals: Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Fox Valley Academy Orchestra

Rehearsals: Sundays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Fox Valley Youth Strings

Rehearsals: Sundays from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

Fox Valley Flutes

Rehearsals: Sundays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Sinfonia Baroque

Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

The orchestras perform in the auditorium at:

ACS School

2255 Sullivan Road

Aurora, IL 60506

(Entrance #11- west side)