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Musician Registration...

Welcome to the Orchestra!

Registration for our Fall 2026 session, Haunted Romantics, will be open August 10!
 

  • No auditions required​ (see below)

  • FCO: Please check back for openings in the orchestra

  • FCS: Open for all strings

  • Fermi Strings and Fermi Orchestra fees per Session: $75​
     

Before continuing, all musicians are encouraged to read through the

Fall 2026 Session Registration - Haunted Romantics

will be open August 10th...

No auditions are required, with the exception of members who are interested in section leader positions.  Open positions in the orchestra vary from season, depending on the pieces chosen and specific instrumentation required for a balanced orchestra.  

Fermi Community Strings: Sundays, 4:30-6:00 pm

The Fermi Community Strings is dedicated to string musicians (violin, viola, cello, bass) who are new or returning to orchestral playing. This orchestra explores ensemble playing from a fundamental level with enjoyable and accessible literature selected for adult beginner and intermediate players, as well as seasoned musicians trying a new instrument. Auditions are not required. A couple of years playing experience is recommended.

  • Alan Lee Silva: The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart

  • Beethoven, arranged by Todd Parrish: Allegretto from Symphony No. 7

  • Tchaikovsky, arranged by Leland Forsblad: Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty

Not sure you're ready for the FCS group? Check out a sample of the music from one of our recent concerts HERE. The music samples provided represent the most advanced literature performed by Fermi Community Strings. Most of our repertoire, however, is lighter and more approachable, offering an enjoyable and challenging experience for musicians at a variety of levels.  We are committed to encouraging one another to learn and grow in a supportive atmosphere!

Fermi Community Orchestra: Sundays, 6:30-9:00pm (includes a 15-minute break)

The Fermi Community Orchestra is a full symphonic ensemble for more experienced amateur players, retired professionals, music teachers, and advanced adult students. This orchestra challenges its members with exciting standards of classical literature in a welcoming, fun, and non-competitive environment. With the exception of the principal players, auditions are not required, however previous orchestral experience is essential. The FCO symphonic ensemble is open to all string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players.

  • Prokofiev: Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet

  • Bruch: Kol Nidrei, featuring cellist Santiago Uribe Cardona

  • Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain

  • Berlioz: March to the Scaffold from Symphonie fantastique

The Fall 2026 session includes Sunday evening rehearsals starting on September 13, 2026 with a concert on November 8, 2026.

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About Session Fees

The Fermi Community Orchestra and the Fermi Community Strings are volunteer adult ensembles funded entirely by the contributions of its members.  We rely on these contributions to provide the tools and facilities to rehearse and perform free concerts to the community, invite guest artists, and bring in top professional instrumental clinicians for specialized training.

The Fermi Community Orchestra will never turn away any interested musician due to financial hardship.​

Our Location...

The Fermi Community Orchestra and Fermi Community Strings meet on Sundays at:

Batavia United Methodist Church

8 North Batavia Ave

Batavia, Illinois 60510

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