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Orchestra Collaboration Showcases the Talents of ICS!

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A young person with glasses is intently playing a cello, surrounded by other musicians in a performance setting.
Orchestra Collaboration Showcases the Talents of ICS!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School orchestra students had an amazing time participating in the D62/Maine West Orchestra Festival, an annual collaboration among all three District 62 middle schools and Maine West High School.

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The Iroquois students began their morning tuning their instruments with the help of their orchestra teacher, Mr. Harry Sargeant. 

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The ICS orchestra is unique in that it has it's very own pianist! 

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Maine West High School Orchestra Teacher, Ms. Daniella Valdez, was excited to welcome the students to the Maine West auditorium.

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Ms. Valdez asked her students to play the musical piece they would be working on that day before the younger musicians joined in. 

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The three middle schools then split up into different groups and participated in various workshops to strengthen their musical skills.

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Each of the schools had an opportunity to play their piece for Mr. Matthew Sheppard, Music Director of the University Chamber Orchestra at the University of Chicago.

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During the workshop the students were encouraged to talk to one other about their performance, providing each other with constructive feedback.

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Mr. Sheppard helped the students improve their musicianship, preparing them for their performance that evening for their family and friends!

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Congratulations to all the musicians for their hard work and dedication! 

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