Young Musicians Series
MPAC’s Programs
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s Young Musicians Series recitals provide an opportunity for area young musicians to shine! In preparation for recitals, students develop memorization skills, poise, and self-discipline, while becoming familiar with great music and musicians. The young musicians are motivated to practice as they look forward to performing for family members and the community.
The Young Musicians Series recitals are open to all students ages 8-18. Students are welcome to register as solo performers or in small ensembles, and they should choose performance pieces between 3 and 8 minutes long. All participants are required to have a teacher recommendation (from either a private lesson teacher or school music teacher). There is no registration fee, and selection is on first-come first-serve basis.
Recital Dates of the 2025-2026 Season
October 18, 2025 ~ February 28, 2026* ~ April 18, 2026
All performances begin at 2:00pm; doors open at 1:30pm
* the February performance is in the auditorium. Other performances are in the Reitsch Room.
The auditorium is fully accessible; the Reitsch Room is partially accessible.
The deadline to register for each recital is 8 days prior to its scheduled date.
To register, please provide the following information:
Student name, contact phone number (student or guardian), instrument, student age, piece, composer and length of piece, accompanist’s name if appropriate, and teacher’s name and phone number.
Please direct inquiries to: info@mendelssohnpac.org or call the office at 815-964-9713
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Contact Information
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
415 N Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103-6810
Phone 815.964.9713
Email info@mendelssohnpac.org
Office Hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Friday. Closed holidays. Please call to make an appointment.