Pick-Staiger Concert Slide Show
March 2011

Buffalo Grove High School Music Department Concert

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Northwestern University Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Performing at this venue was originally a Symphonic Band event that started in the late 1980’s.  It expanded in the 1990’s to include the Symphony Orchestra and in the 2000’s the Concert Choir became a part of the experience, making it an all-inclusive Buffalo Grove High School Music Department Concert.  Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University is arguably one of the world’s most acoustically perfect designed concert halls; it was made for concert groups.  When students walk into the hall for the first time, for many, their jaws drop and the word, “Wow” is often what is heard. 

For a nominal fee per participant, we are able to rent out the hall and allow our audience free admission so everyone can experience what it is like to perform in this type of venue.  Transportation to the event is also provided in this fee.  If families have more than one student performing, we only ask for one fee per family.  Students with financial hardship may have this fee waived. 

The music directors at Buffalo Grove High School believe that providing our students with a concert hall performance experience is an important component to their music education experience in high school.  We strive to provide this opportunity for our students and community on the years we do not travel to Europe.  We hope everyone, performers and audience alike, appreciate what this experience provides.  Over the years, students who have participated in this concert raved it was one of the most significant musical experiences during their high school years. We hope everyone appreciates, and enjoys, this opportunity.  It is always an amazing concert experience.