Learn and play music from a variety of Mediterranean countries
The Orpheus Mediterranean Orchestra is an opportunity for symphonic and folk instruments to collaborate and explore Eastern Mediterranean Folk and Classical traditions in an ensemble environment.
Seeking orchestral and folk instruments including:
- Violins and Violas
- Cellos & Basses
- Woodwinds
- Student conductors
- Guitars, Ouds, Bouzoukis, Saz, Kanun, and other folk instruments
- Percussion – Darbuka, Frame drum
Parts for all levels. Learn by ear and with written music.
Schedule:
- Thursday, September 20th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – OPEN HOUSE & ENROLLMENT
- Thursdays – 7:30 – 8:30 pm September 27th – November 15 – REHEARSALS
- Performance – TBA
Registration fee:
- $185 for 8 sessions and a performance
- Ask us about discounts for multiple enrollment for family members, students and music teachers.
How to enroll:
Please email us at Evelynmonzingo@gmail.com for more information or to reserve your place. Let us know what instrument you play, how long you have been playing, your age, and any other information you would like us to know. Or, just come to the open house on Thursday, September 20th 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Location:
St Isaac Jogues Church
8149 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Reserve your place now! Limited Enrollment
Email: Evelynmonzingo@gmail.com
The Orpheus Mediterranean Orchestra is a student and community orchestra open to all ages and playing levels. Drawing the from folk music of Greece, the Leventine Coast and North Africa, directors George Lawler and Eve Monzingo create arrangements written specifically for orchestra members. Each rehearsal features a new piece and reviews of previous pieces all leading up to a final performance to be announced.
The musical repertoire includes music from Egypt, Greece, the Levantine coast, and North Africa. This program teaches the folk rhythms and eastern scale modes of the Mediterranean area.
The teachers, Eve Monzingo and George Lawler have directed the Orpheus music group since 2007, and have also studied and performed a wide variety of music from countries in the Mediterranean area. Their full artist bios can be found here.
The Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society, established in 1989, seeks to perpetuate the rich history and traditions of Greek folk dances, songs, and music. The organization has performed at a wide variety of national and international multicultural events, educational institutions and public venues. This year they have expanded their music program to include the Mediterranean Orchestra in collaboration with music teachers Eve Monzingo and George Lawler.
LOCATION:
St Isaac Jogues Church
8149 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
8 Sessions and 1 performance, $185
Thursday nights, 7:30 – 8:30
September 27th – November 15th
Performance TBA
Reserve your place now! Limited Enrollment
Email: Evelynmonzingo@gmail.com
Please email us at the above address for more information or to reserve your place. Let us know what instrument you play, how long you have been playing, and any other information you would like us to know.
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