Monday, November 30, 2009

Youth Symphony Hits High Notes for Holiday Concert

Jump start your holiday celebration with Metropolis Youth Symphony’s Holiday Concert, December 15, 2009 at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.

The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy the Metropolis Youth Symphony and their beautiful sound. Bringing extra cheer to the stage are top vocalists from The Metropolis Music School as well as several outstanding faculty members. Plus, everyone can join in a sing-a-long of classic holiday carols.

Metropolis Youth Symphony (MYS) creates an environment where students can achieve the highest standard of musicianship, comradeship, and professional communication. The Metropolis Youth Symphony fosters emerging leaders by engaging them in collaboration with professional guest artists and an experienced conductor, and providing them with opportunities for mentorship among their peer group. MYS offers a disciplined musical education that values students’ commitment and participation in school and the community.

Metropolis Youth Symphony’s Holiday Concert is at Metropolis on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.

Metropolis Youth Symphony’s Holiday Concert is part of the Music series at Metropolis, dedicated to bringing big name artists into an intimate, acoustically perfect and exclusive venue. Other artists in the 2009-2010 season include Corky Siegel & Megon McDonough, Abba Salute, Liz Carroll, George Winston and Siegel-Schwall.

Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights, and FastSigns of Arlington Heights.

Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2009/2010 performance schedule, go to MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.