ELEMENTARY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 | 9AM-1PM
LIBERTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NEW LENOX
Join elementary students and music educators from the Chicago area for a morning of music making and music learning!
To become a participating school and nominate students, please visit
Participating School Information for details.
8:00am - 8:30am Check-in and seating
8:30am - 12:30pm Rehearsals
12:30pm Performance for Friends and Family!
Elementary Chorus
Open to 4th-6th grade students
Conductor
Ron Korbitz
Repertoire
Path to the Moon - Eric Thiman (Unison)
Boosey & Hawkes
There is Peace - Jim Papoulis (2 part with descant)
Boosey & Hawkes
I Walk in Beauty - Traditional
Public Domain
Come and Sing - Traditional Apache & Navajo
Public Domain
EGM Student Groups
Open to 4th-6th grade students; participate and perform in an Orff, Drum Circle, Creative Movement or Ukulele student workshop group.
Educator Professional Development
Teachers of student participants may attend a free clinic and receive 1 hour of ISBE approved Professional Development.
Finale Concert
Family and friends are invited to a 12:30pm performance featuring the District 1 Elementary Chorus and Student Groups. Tickets will be purchased online - link to come!
Questions? Contact Valerie Pasqua - D1 EGM Representative - d1egm@ilmea.org or Daniel Burke, D1 Elementary Chorus Representative - d1elemchorus@ilmea.org