ELEMENTARY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 | 9AM-1PM
LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NEW LENOX

Join elementary students and music educators from the Chicago area for a morning of music making and music learning! 

To become a participating school and nominate students, please visit
Participating School Information for details.

8:00am - 8:30am Check-in and seating

8:30am - 12:30pm Rehearsals

12:30pm Performance for Friends and Family!

 
 
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Elementary Chorus

Open to 4th-6th grade students

Conductor
Ron Korbitz

Repertoire
Path to the Moon - Eric Thiman (Unison)
Boosey & Hawkes

There is Peace - Jim Papoulis (2 part with descant)
Boosey & Hawkes

I Walk in Beauty - Traditional
Public Domain

Come and Sing - Traditional Apache & Navajo
Public Domain

Click Here for Both Public Domain Pieces

 
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EGM Student Groups

Open to 4th-6th grade students; participate and perform in an Orff, Drum Circle, Creative Movement or Ukulele student workshop group.

 
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Educator Professional Development

Teachers of student participants may attend a free clinic and receive 1 hour of ISBE approved Professional Development.

 

Finale Concert

Family and friends are invited to a 12:30pm performance featuring the District 1 Elementary Chorus and Student Groups. Tickets will be purchased online - link to come!

Questions? Contact Valerie Pasqua - D1 EGM Representative - [email protected] or Daniel Burke, D1 Elementary Chorus Representative - [email protected]