As MYAC wraps its 32^nd season, MYAC's North Shore Jazz & Classical Music Festival aka "Fun Fest" is an annual tradition of celebration with the local community. This FREE COMMUNITY EVENT is open to the public with live music, games, food and fun! This year the event is on May the 4th, so naturally we have a Star Wars theme too!

Enjoy performances by Jazz Combos, Jazz Bands, Orchestras, Choral Ensembles, and Chamber Music Groups!

Performance Times:

NOON: Reading Orchestra
12:15: Maestros
12:30: Jazz Ensemble
1:00: Cadet Orchestra
1:30: Jazz Orchestra
2:00: Concertino Orchestra
2:30: Voices Rising
3:00: Philharmonia Orchestra
3:30: Concert Orchestra
4:00: VocalPoint
4:30: Concert Jazz Band
5:15: Symphony Orchestra

This event is free to attend, but we encourage you to register so we know how many guests to expect. Food, drinks, raffle, and game tickets will be available for purchase. You can purchase raffle tickets in advance here!

MYAC Center is located at 878 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL. The event is rain or shine! Bring a lawn chair to enjoy these outdoor performances!

As the region’s largest youth music ensemble program, MYAC offers unparalleled orchestral, chamber, jazz, and choral music education of the highest quality. We empower nearly 1000 students annually of all ages and abilities, from over 70 communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana to study and rehearse at our home in Highwood, Illinois.

"Building a home with the power of music to enrich the lives of our students and community."

Thank you!

North Shore Jazz and Classical Music Festival

May the 4th Be With You