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Thank you for your interest in the Fox River Academy!

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We hope that you explore and enjoy the many opportunities available to further develop your creativity at the Academy. After you peruse through Academy programs on our website, you may have some general questions regarding enrollment at Fox River. Below is a guide that outlines the various programs available to our students, describes policies and procedures, and provides other information regarding practice suggestions, etc. We hope you will find this information useful. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding our programs or policies. Again, we look forward to helping you discover and grow your artistic gifts!

Music Class

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer an exceptional educational experience for each student, provided by highly qualified instructors in a comfortable setting. Our classes are designed to create a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach or exceed their personal expectations and goals.
  • Video/Recital Links
    Coming soon!
  • Music Theory
    Basic Music Theory: library.thinkquest.org/15413/theory/theory.htm Good comprehensive site for Music Theory: www.teoria.com www.musictheory.net www.makingmusicfun.net www.8notes.com/theory Music glossary: www.8notes.com/glossary
  • Music History/Repertoire
    Overview of Music History: library.thinkquest.org/15413/history/music-history.htm www.classical.net Classical composers and works timeline: www.classicalworks.com/his.pages/timeline.html web2.wku.edu/~smithch/music Biography: www.8notes.com/biographies Flashcards: www.musicards.net Bach & Fugue Analysis: jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/bachindex.html Composer’s Brief Biography: www.dolmetsch.com/composers.htm
  • Musical Instruments & Orchestra
    New York Philharmonic website. Great graphic and fun games: www.nyphilkids.org San Francisco Symphony website. Fun website for kids on introduction to orchestra: www.sfskids.org Basic information on Musical Instruments: library.thinkquest.org/15413/instruments/instruments.htm www.makingmusicfun.net Piano Technician’s Guild Official Website; History of Piano, etc: www.ptg.org/learningCenter Lean about orchestra and interview musicians: www.playmusic.org Dallas Symphony Orchestra: www.dsokids.com
  • Musical Styles
    Description on various musical styles: library.thinkquest.org/15413/styles/styles.htm Creating Music: www.creatingmusic.com Improvisation: pbskids.org/jazz
  • Music Games & Quizzes (Interactive)
    Ear Training: www.good-ear.com Theory, History, etc: library.thinkquest.org/15413/games/games.htm Fun Music Games For Young Students: boowakwala.uptoten.com/kids/boowakwala-gamesindex.html Students Can Test Their Musical Knowledge With Quizzes and Games: www.quia.com/web www.makingmusicfun.net www.8notes.com/games www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm www.zumwinkle.com/work/laco/html/activities.htm
  • Local Concert Venues and Orchestras
    The Fox Valley Philharmonic an Youth Symphony Orchestra: www.fvyso.org Northern Illinois University: www.niu.edu/music/concerts Wheaton College: www.wheaton.edu/Calendars/events Elgin Symphony Orchestra: www.elginsymphony.org Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra: www.ivso.org Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: www.kishorchestra.org Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra: www.mysomusic.org Aurora Youth Symphony: www.aurorayouthsymphony.org DuPage Symphony Orchestra: dupagesymphony.org Salt Creek Sinfonietta: www.saltcreeksinfonietta.com West Suburban Symphony Orchestra: westsubsymphony.org Youth Symphony of DuPage: www.ysdp.org Chicago Symphony Orchestra: www.cso.org Civic Orchestra of Chicago: www.cso.org College of DuPage: www.home.cod.edu Paramount Theater: www.paramountaurora.com Village of Oswego- Venue 1012: https://www.oswegoil.org/i-want-to/learn-about/oswego-entertainment-venue/about-the-venue#:~:text=The%20amphitheater%20measures%2040%20feet,of%20Oswego%20and%20our%20partners
  • Great Art Links
    Artsonia website displaying Fox River Academy student works
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