Youth Music Illinois

05/01/2026

YMI students! Today is the last day to log your Practice-a-Thon minutes! Make sure to get them in before midnight tonight!

04/21/2026

Calling all YMI students! Have you signed up for our practice-a-thon yet? Register and learn more here: https://go.rallyup.com/c/register-ymi

03/15/2026

We are excited to announce that the upcoming concert on May 3, 2026 will feature alumni! All alumni are welcome to join us for this exciting concert in the Concert Orchestra, Youth Symphony, or Jazz Ensembles.

Learn more, sign up, and see the music at this link: https://www.youthmusicillinois.org/alumni-concert-information.html #/

02/16/2026

🎟 Free Entry & Open to the public! 🎟

TONIGHT — Watch the next generation of musicians from Illinois colleges showcase their skills and learn from a virtuoso violinist who has played around the world.

101 State Street, Peoria, IL

01/25/2026

One visit Lidia & Laura at the YMI booth

YMI Suzuki School of Music

The Exhibit Hall will be packed - take this chance to meet colleges and universities, music ed organizations, instrument vendors, equipment and service providers for musicians and so much more!

The Exhibit Hall will be open from 6:00pm - 7:30pm on Thursday for the Grand Opening Gala (21+), from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Friday and from 9:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday, with the hall being open to the public on Saturday from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

If you already have the conference app (https://event.confplusapp.com/imec26) you can preview the list of exhibitors who will be there!

09/11/2025

Story problem time!
If we have 10 gallons of root beer and 5 gallons of ice cream, how many friends are you bringing to rehearsal tonight?

Bring a Friend night is tonight and Sunday, and we have root beer floats to share!

08/25/2025

We are so excited about the upcoming season Youth Music Illinois, and we want you to join us! We're open for all instruments, and especially winds and brass.

With ensembles playing everything from Dvorak's New World Symphony to music from your favorite video games, there's something for everyone here. Rehearsals start on September 4th. You can learn more by emailing [email protected] and register here: https://www.youthmusicillinois.org/application.html #/

05/29/2025

Saturday is the last day to sign up for the Summer Jazz Ensembles! Sign up by 5/31 at this link: https://www.youthmusicillinois.org/summer-jazz-ensembles.html #/

05/08/2025

Wow! Our official numbers are in! With your help and the generous CAT 10:1 match amount, Youth Music Illinois' Practice-a-thon was a staggering success! We raised $40,191, and our students practiced a total of 14,447 minutes! Parents, if you haven't already done so, check your email for prize drawing winners.

Here's what was up for grabs this year:
🎟️ PSO Tickets
🖼️ Riverfront Museum Passes
🎭 First Audition Slot Choice
🎫 HFO Tickets/Backstage Experience
🎻 Lesson with Dr. Choi
🎶 Conduct a Piece
🎼 Pick a Piece for Your Ensemble (6 winners)

05/07/2025

Well done to all students on a great concert series! All YMI performances from this year are now available on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/