Musician Registration...
Welcome to the Orchestra!
Registration information for our Winter 2025-2026 session is now closed.
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No auditions required (see below)
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FCO: The FCO is currently at capacity. Please check back for future sessions.
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FCS: Open for all strings
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Fermi Strings and Fermi Orchestra fees per Session: $75
Before continuing, all musicians are encouraged to read through the
Winter 2025-2026 Session Registration for
Wild Symphony is Now Closed.
Registration for the current concert cycle is now closed. If you're interested in joining the FCO /FCS for upcoming cycles, feel free to fill out the registration form for future consideration.
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
Not sure you're ready for the FCS group? Check out a sample of the music from our recent concert 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 session includes Sunday evening rehearsals starting on January 11, 2026.
The repertoire for Wild Symphony includes:
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Peter and the Wolf - S. Prokofiev
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Hoe Down - Copland
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Excerpts from, Carnival of the Animals - Saint Saens (arr. for string orchestra)
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Themes from Jurassic Park
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Themes from The Lion King
Concert #1 - March 1, 2026 at 3pm
Concert #2 (repeat) - March 8, 2026 at 7pm
Note: The 3pm concert will serve as a "Children's Concert" and may be shorter to accommodate little ones. Participation in both concerts is required.
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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