Stevenson String Parent Association -SPA

05/04/2022

STRINGS AWARDS CONCERT, Thursday, May 5, 2022, 6 PM at the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free!

Enjoy the ONLY combined Guitar and Orchestra concert of the year!
Come join us for this annual event, honoring our Seniors and celebrating all the Strings students from both Orchestra and Guitar.

The students in these year long classes are excited to perform great music featuring "Music from Coco", "Phantom of the Opera", "One Direction", "Encanto" and "Toy Story"! Come see Stevenson Senior Linda Wang performing the Paganini violin concerto No.1!

It's sure to be a evening of wonderful performances!

Performance to be streamed via the SHS Fine Arts Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/user84213691

05/02/2022

MAY 2022 Events - Hope you can join us for all of them!

Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6 PM
SPA Board Meeting via Zoom. Link is https://zoom.us/j/98278110280

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - Strings Awards Concert

Volunteer opportunities starting at 4 PM. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/pUNS8Qc93rhxzX4m6

The concert starts at 6 PM at the Performing Art Center. More information to follow.

04/26/2022

Join us for an evening of beautiful music at the Baroque Ensemble Concert on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 PM at Recital Hall. Admission is free!

The nationally and internationally recognized Stevenson Baroque Ensemble will be performing works by Bach, Corelli, Merula, Purcell, and Vivaldi.

You may also stream the event via the SHS Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/user84213691.

Donations are accepted to help support the Ensemble's future tours to Europe and other performance venues throughout the United States. https://stevenson.revtrak.net/fine-arts/fa-orchestra/ #/v/baroque-ensemble-donation-2022

Your support is appreciated!

04/04/2022

We hope you can join us tonight (via Zoom) for our monthly SPA Board meeting - Monday, April 4 at 6 PM.

Here’s the meeting link:
https://zoom.us/j/98278110280

03/14/2022

Spring Orchestra Concert on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6 PM & 7 PM at the Stevenson Performing Arts Center. Admission is free!

Enjoy wonderful music performances from all four Orchestras tomorrow evening featuring one of the Senior Soloists!

Prefer to attend from the comfort of your home? Stream the performances via the SHS Fine Arts Vimeo page. https://vimeo.com/user84213691

We hope you can join us!

03/09/2022

Join us for an evening of wonderful music at the Chamber Guitar Concert on Thursday, March 10 at 7 PM at the West Auditorium. Admission is free!

Stevenson students are performing full ensemble and chamber ensemble literature ranging from Boccherini, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a variety of traditional pieces.

You may also stream the event via the SHS Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/user84213691

03/07/2022

We hope you can join us tonight for our monthly SPA Board meeting, tonight, March 7 at 6 PM.

Here’s the meeting link:

https://zoom.us/j/98278110280

03/03/2022

Enjoy an evening of beautiful music at the Baroque Ensemble Concert on Thursday, March 3 at 7 PM at Recital Hall. Admission is free!

The Baroque Ensemble Concert will feature Stevenson students performing on period instruments including violas da gamba, harpsichord, baroque guitar and more!

Donations will be accepted to help support our students' future Strings tours to Europe and other performance venues throughout the United States including the Early Music Festival in Boston.

You may also stream the event via the SHS Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/user84213691

02/14/2022

Orchestra Chamber Concert TONIGHT, February 14, 2022 at 6 PM & 730 PM at Recital Hall

Celebrate Valentine's Day with wonderful chamber music performances from the Symphonic and Patriot musicians. Admission is free!

Prefer to attend from the comfort of your home? Stream the performances via the SHS Fine Arts Vimeo page. https://vimeo.com/user84213691

02/10/2022

SPA Fundraiser at Panda Express in Vernon Hills! - ALL DAY, Thursday, February 10 (1030 AM - 9PM)

Have a yummy meal and do good at the same time! Support the String Parents Association (SPA) with any purchase at Panda Express on Townline Road (across Target) in Vernon Hills ALL DAY today. Please show the photo below when ordering in person. You can also order online at PandaExpress.com or on the App. Use fundraiser code 334110.

Click on the flyer below for more information. We really appreciate your support!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AWfyvjeeQ2h-_JLPNptKJr42tOE9mnhC/view?usp=sharing

01/11/2022

Attention Seniors! You need to be active SPA members to apply!

Calling all seniors who’ve participated in SHS fine arts: the Stevenson Foundation Scholarship Program offers FIVE scholarships that recognize and celebrate student involvement in the arts.

• Geri Getlin Foundation Scholarship - $2,000 (1 scholarship)
• Rebecca Gayle Berger Memorial Music Scholarship - $1,000 (2 scholarships)
• Stevenson Strings Parent Association Scholarship - $500 (2 scholarships)

For a detailed list of this year’s scholarships and to begin your application, visit: Stevensonfoundation.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is February 1.

Questions? Please email Mrs. Baumann at [email protected].