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Variety of student art! Gooooo Vikings!

Tonight is Open Mic in the College and Career Center. Showcase your poetry, art, music, and talent.

American fiddle icon and composer @MOCViolin looks forward to performing at Symphony Center on November 21 for CSO MusicNOW: Common Ground, where two of his folk-influenced pieces will be featured. Come say hello at the afterparty and learn more about his music!

Congratulations to Ms. Kristi Eilers, Amundsen's new Principal-Elect. We are thrilled to see you transition into this new role and look forward to your leadership!

Students are practicing on their string instruments. They Re getting ready for the Winter concert coming up on December 14. @chicagosymphony @IllinoisASTA

Tomorrow (Monday) morning at 7:30 am, @WFMTclassical marks the 75th anniversary of CYSO’s very first concert, way back in 1947. Tune in to enjoy our recording of @michaelabels "Winged Creatures" with @mcgillab, Demarre McGill & our Symphony Orchestra. buff.ly/3LyD7iD

Don’t miss 12 Angry Jurors, Friday at 4:00 and Saturday at 1:00 and 6:00! @amundsen_arts

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We will see you back in the classroom Wednesday, November 9, 2022! For more info on voting in Chicago, visit: chicagoelections.gov #ElectionDay

Orchestra students gave demo lessons today on how to play a string instrument. @ILMEA1 @IllinoisASTA @ChiYSO @chicagosymphony

Orchestra teacher, Mr. Arnold, talks about our orchestra program. We have all levels of students learning to play a string instruments. @ILMEA1 @IllinoisASTA @ChiYSO @chicagosymphony

Stop by room 115 during open house on Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Meet the parents of the Friends of Amundsen.

Getting ready for open house on Saturday, 10am to 1pm.

A very popular music series that we use in our string program. The students enjoy playing their instruments. Many continue on at the college/university level. @ChiYSO @ILMEA1 @ASTAstrings

Elle and Lucy enjoy playing the bass during their orchestra class. Big concert coming up in December 14! @chicagosymphony @amundsen_arts @ILMEA1 @IllinoisASTA

As you gear up for Halloween, check out this great article about the Dies Irae theme. The ominous musical motif can be heard in works including Gregorian chants to soundtracks for movies like The Shining and even The Lion King! Read more—if you dare!💀—at buff.ly/37LF8qX