All events will be free and open to the public. Nearly all events will take place at the Orpheum Theatre. Committed to the idea that chamber music can and should be enjoyed by all people, DoCha’s festival events will be fun-spirited, informal, engaging, collaborative, and educational. Food and beverages will be sold at each evening event. Tables and chairs will be set around the centrally-placed stage allowing guests to experience the live music performances up close while enjoying food and drinks.
The festival will feature some of Champaign’s own world-class, internationally in-demand musicians, scholars, and music educators as well as visiting artists and gifted, local young artists in unique artistic collaborations exploring ideas both within and outside the chamber music genre. Programs will not be announced in advance of the performances. Musical selections and personnel for each performance will be announced from the stage. Guests are invited to experience an unexpected chamber music adventure at each festival event.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
All events are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, the events will take place at the Orpheum Theatre, 346 North Neil, Champaign, IL 61820.
Friday, April 1
12 p.m.: Young People’s Concert: Introducing Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry, a comic musical/play introducing children to the string quartet and the process of composing. Instrument-making craft activity to follow performance. Field-trip program for school children ages 5 to 10.
Afternoon: Pop-up chamber music in surprise locations. Follow us (DoChaFestival) on Twitter to find out where we will pop up!
7 p.m.: Chamber Music Experience/Performance/Event. Open to people of all ages. Beverages and food prepared by Jim Gould Dining available for sale. Guests also welcome to bring your own “indoor picnic.”
Saturday, April 2
1 p.m.: Young People’s Concert: Introducing Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry, a comic musical/play introducing children to the string quartet and the process of composing. Family friendly! Open to the public.
Afternoon: Pop-up chamber music in surprise locations. Follow us (DoChaFestival) on Twitter to find out where we will pop up!
7 p.m.: Chamber Music Experience/Performance/Event. Open to people of all ages. Beverages and food prepared by Jim Gould Dining available for sale. Guests also welcome to bring your own “indoor picnic.”
Sunday, April 3
1 p.m.: Young Artist Chamber Music Competition Winners Master Class. Exceptional youth chamber ensembles (under age 18) participate in this master class led by the professional DoCha artists. Family friendly! Open to the public.
Afternoon: Pop-up chamber music in surprise locations. Follow us (DoChaFestival) on Twitter to find out where we will pop up!
4 p.m. Chamber Music Experience/Performance/Event. Open to people of all ages. Beverages and food prepared by Jim Gould Dining available for sale. Guests also welcome to bring your own “indoor picnic.”