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Warren Township High School Symphonic Band
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The Warren…
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DePaul Concerto Festival for Young Performers
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Each year, traditional and Suzuki students in piano, violin, viola, cello and flute have the opportunity to audition for the Annual DePaul Concerto Festival for Young Performers held by DePaul's Community Music Division in January. Winners perform a movement of a concerto with the…
Posted by David Polk on May 9, 2011 at 11:47am
Meshugene Quartet of Midwest Young Artists
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The members of the Meshugene Quartet of Midwest Young Artists in Highwood, Illinois (MYA) were…
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Jennifer Cha, 14, violin
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Our guest today was 14 year old violinist Jennifer Cha of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville. Jennifer was a finalist in this year's Crain-Maling Chicago Symphony Orchestra Youth Auditions and performed for us music by Spanish composer/violin virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate,…
ContinuePosted by David Polk on April 16, 2011 at 1:33pm
Introductions Broadcast Live from the International Spring Antiques Fair
WHERE
Merchandise Mart
Corner of Wells and Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL
WHEN
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10:00 am
Join us Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 am for a special live broadcast of WFMT’sIntroductions from the Merchandise Mart of Chicago featuring…
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10 year old pianist Rachel Hsu
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Rachel Shekinah Hsu is a fourth grade student at Romona Elementary School in Wilmette, IL. She has learned piano for five years and…
ContinuePosted by David Polk on April 14, 2011 at 11:41am
CSO Youth Audition Winner Marcelina Suchocka, percussion
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Our guest, percussionist and…
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Music Institute of Chicago's Generation Next Composers
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Music from a concert presented on March 11, 2011 by the…
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Schedule Change this Saturday: Ryan Zerna, flute
This Saturday, March 19th and Thursday, March 24th, Introductions will rebroadcast a program featuring 18 year old flutist Ryan Zerna of Oswego, IL. The previously-schedule program featuring violinist Alan Snow has been postponed until next school year.
Posted by David Polk on March 14, 2011 at 4:45pm
Lewis Guitar Duo
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16 year old Aaron Lewis and his brother, 14 year old Jason Lewis study classical guitar at the Music Institute of… Continue
Posted by David Polk on March 14, 2011 at 4:30pm
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Introductions is made possible by the generous support of Richard and Mary L. Gray, Jim and Kay Mabie, The Negaunee Foundation, Susan and Richard Kiphart, The Sage Foundation, and members of the WFMT Fine Arts Circle.
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