L-W Youth Strings Orchestra Program
Summer Strings 2025!
It was GREAT!
https://youtu.be/Bld-Ynnxb0o?si=seLnMur5k9uyfQse
Congratulations to the LWYS Musicians that were selected for the
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's Side-by-Side Concert on April 22nd!
Audrey Brown, Hallie Chavez, AJ Cunningham, Will Cunningham, Ellie Freeland, Nate Freeland, Lukas Inka
Congratulations to the LWYS Musicians that were selected for the
District 1 ILMEA Festival Orchestras!
William Cunningham, Cello
Alaina DeBoer, Viola
Juliana DeBoer, Violin
Abigail Fransen, Violin
Nathan Hoch, Cello
Lukas Inka, Violin
Ellie Freeland, Violin
Nathan Freeland, Cello
Finn Goulet-Raffety, String Bass
Kylie Resendez, Violin
Congratulations to the LWYS Musicians that performed at the IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contests in February!
We had over 40 musicians from LWYS participate!
2025-26 Season Registration
Come join the largest youth orchestra program in the South and Southwest Suburbs!
We have been serving young musicians in the area for over 25 years.
LWYS Musicians:
Develop individual and ensemble playing skills
Perform multiple concerts a year
Advancing musicians can audition for the LWYS Chamber Orchestra
LWYS Chamber Orchestra performs at galas, weddings, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts, and more!
Many of our top musicians are members of the ILMEA District and All-State Orchestras, and have been recognized
by winning the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestras Rising Stars Competition.
Start your child's musical journey with Lincoln-Way Youth Strings - from Brand New Beginners to the Advanced Musician!
Online Registration is now live for all new and returning members:
Coming soon…
All program information is listed on the online google registration form linked above.
I cannot wait to start creating music with everyone in September!
Email Mrs. Freeland with any questions:
[email protected]
Join one of our four orchestras and create wonderful music and memories from September-May on Saturday Mornings!
Lincoln-Way Youth Strings is a youth orchestra program comprised of four ensembles: Beginning, Cadet, Concert, and Chamber Orchestra. This program is designed to give area students the educational opportunity to learn the violin, viola, cello, or bass in an orchestral setting. Students participate in multiple concerts a year, with opportunities for chamber music, solo performances, and collaborations with professional musicians and the other fine arts. The program is open to all children, with or without prior playing experience, including those studying privately. The LWYS program is proud supporter of our area public school orchestra programs and private music school string programs. We hope you will join us!
9:00-9:45 Beginner (no experience)
9:45-10:45 Cadet
10:45-12:00 Concert
12:00-12:45 Chamber
The Director:
The LWYS program is directed and run by Michelle Freeland. Mrs. Freeland has over 25 years of teaching experience and is excited to start her 20th year as a public-school orchestra director and her 26th year of teaching private lessons. She received her music education and violin performance degrees at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University. In addition to running LWYS, Mrs. Freeland currently directs the orchestras at Lincoln-Way East High School. She has guest conducted throughout the Chicagoland area, directed orchestras and worked with students at ISYM, Schaumburg Youth Orchestras, Elgin Youth Orchestras, as well as adjudicated throughout Illinois.
She can be reached at [email protected]
Interested in joining?
Email Mrs. Freeland with any questions:
[email protected]
Lincoln-Way Youth Strings is a youth orchestra program comprised of four ensembles: Beginning, Cadet, Concert, and Chamber Orchestra. This program is designed to give area students the educational opportunity to learn the violin, viola, cello, or bass in an orchestral setting. Students participate in multiple concerts a year, with opportunities for chamber music, solo performances, and collaborations with professional musicians and the other fine arts. The program is open to all children, with or without prior playing experience, including those studying privately. The LWYS program is proud supporter of our area public school orchestra programs and private music school string programs. We hope you will join us!
9:00-9:45 Beginner (no experience)
9:45-10:45 Cadet
10:45-12:00 Concert
12:00-12:45 Chamber
The Director:
The LWYS program is directed and run by Michelle Freeland. Mrs. Freeland has over 25 years of teaching experience and is excited to start her 20th year as a public-school orchestra director and her 26th year of teaching private lessons. She received her music education and violin performance degrees at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University. In addition to running LWYS, Mrs. Freeland currently directs the orchestras at Lincoln-Way East High School. She has guest conducted throughout the Chicagoland area, directed orchestras and worked with students at ISYM, Schaumburg Youth Orchestras, Elgin Youth Orchestras, as well as adjudicated throughout Illinois.
She can be reached at [email protected]
Interested in joining?
Email Mrs. Freeland with any questions:
[email protected]
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