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Sunday, February 23, 2025- 2:00pm -
Morrison High School Auditorium
- Gather the whole family for this special afternoon concert with Beethoven’s arguably most famous hit, his Symphony No. 5 (Da Da Da Dum....) An early overture by Anton Bruckner - who went on to write music for huge forces of musicians - will also be heard; a first performance for Clinton Symphony. The program will also feature an outstanding area high school Young Artist chosen from the Symphony’s annual January auditions open to all area high school musicians.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Student admission is free, and an adult accompanying them may enjoy a half price ticket. Adults are $20.
2025 Young Artist:
Rileigh Wren is currently a senior at Sterling High School and has studied saxophone under the direction of Mr. Erik Oberg, and previously Mr. Kevin O’Keefe. She currently studies privately under the guidance of Mrs. Nicole Oberg. In school, she is an active member of the SHS Band, Bass/Treble Choir, Orchestra, Future Educator Club, Theater Department, Sterling Municipal Band, and has been the Drum Major of the SHS Marching Band for the past two years. She was selected as the lead alto in the ILMEA District 8 Jazz Band in 2024, and played in the ILMEA All-State Concert Band the last two years. She plans to study Music Education at Illinois Wesleyan University to follow in the footsteps of her Sterling Public Schools music teachers. Rileigh would like to thank her amazing directors for their mentorship and helping her achieve her goals, and she would especially like to thank her family for supporting and encouraging her to follow her true passion: music. Rileigh will be playing the Concerto for Alto Saxophone by Ronald Binge.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave,Morrison, Illinois, United States
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