Students from The Music Academy in Rockford and Laura Eakman, executive director, will join the Rock Valley College and Community Orchestra as they perform at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, in the Sinnissippi Band Shell. The Summer Festival Orchestra will be led by Michael Beert, conductor, in his last appearance with the orchestra. Beert recently retired from Rock Valley College. Laura Eakman, executive director of The Music Academy will perform a violin solo playing Danza Latina by Brian Balmages. The concert is free.
The Music Academy in Rockford is a not-for-profit community school of music that provides students with opportunities to grow through music, inspiring them to pursue a life of excellence, accomplishment and fulfillment while achieving their full music and personal potential. More information at musicacademyinrockford.com.