EVENTS

Academic Calendar for Fall - Winter 2025

MCM/MPO Events

Nov. 23: MPO Concert at Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL

November 27 - 30: Thanksgiving Break -- NO CLASSES

Nov/Dec: MPO and MSO Mid-Season Auditions now OPEN through Dec. 31st!

December 1: 13-week Winter Quarter Begins

December 1: 12th Annual Midwest Conservatory Concerto Competition (MCCC) Application Due @11:59pm*

December 13: Student Solo Recitals at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

(930 W Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195)

December 24 - January 1: Winter Break – NO CLASSES

January 2: Classes resume

Jan. 18: February Concert rehearsals begin for MPO and MSO

Feb. 14-15: Annual Overnight Retreat to Chicago and Elmhurst University

Feb. 15: Twelfth Annual Midwest Conservatory Concerto Competition Showcase Concert at

Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL

Feb. 20: Spring Concert rehearsals begin for MSO; Wind and String Sectionals for MPO

*A nominal fee will be applied to this activity. Please check our websites,