The Academy operates on two 16-week semesters plus an 8-week summer session. Additional recitals, workshops, and master classes may be scheduled throughout the year.

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July 9-13, 2012 Chamber Music Odyssey
July 9-13, 2012 Piano Odyssey
July 15-21, 2012 Music Camp
September 1 Fall semester tuition payment due
September 4 Fall semester classes and lessons begin
October 21 Faculty Showcase Recital - 1 pm
October 25 Opera outings presentation - Carmen
October 28 Honors Recital auditions
November 11 Honors Recital - 2 pm
November 17 ASTRO and Philharmonia concert - 3 pm
November 17 Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert - 7 pm
November 24-27 Thanksgiving break*
December 1-2 Student recitals
December 8 Girl Choir Concerts 2 and 7 pm
December 9 LAMP Orchestra concert - 4 pm
December 22-January 1 Holiday break (Academy is closed)
January 6 Chamber Ensembles concert 2 pm
January 7-11 Parent-teacher conferences
January 13 Honors Recital auditions
January 14-18 Semester break, makeup week*
January 15 Spring semester tuition payment due
January 26 Fox Valley Symphony Traditions concert, "Partner for a Cause"
January 27 Honors Recital 2 pm
February 1 tutti! Academy Fundraiser 6:30-9 pm
February 3 Piano duet recitals
February 24 Student recitals
March 10 String Project/Band Project concert - 3 pm
March 14 Opera Outings Presentation
March 23 ASTRO and LAMP Orchestra concert- 3 pm
March 23 Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert - 7 pm
March 24 Girl Choir concerts - 2 and 7 pm
March 31-April 7 Spring break*
April 20 Piano Festival
April 28 Piano Festival recital - 1 pm
May 4-5 Student recitals
May 9 Opera outings presentation - The Marriage of Figaro
May 11 Piano Recitals
May 12 Chamber Ensembles concert - 3 pm
June 2 LAMP Orchestra concert - 7 pm
July 8-12, 2013 Chamber Music Odyssey
July 8-12, 2013

Piano Odyssey

July 14-20, 2013 Music Camp

*Please check with individual teachers for lesson and rehearsal schedules during break weeks.