Solo & Ensemble Contest is an opportunity for students to perform as a soloist or in a small ensemble, receive feedback from esteemed music educators, and earn medals for their performance.

Solo and Ensemble 2026

February 21, 2026 @ South Middle School

Future Contest Hosts​

• 2026 - South MS​
• 2027 - Lake Zurich MS South
• 2028 - West Oak MS
• 2029 - Woodland MS
• 2030 - Hawthorn South MS
• 2031 - Lake Forest Country Day School
• 2032 - Lake Zurich MS North
• 2033 - Big Hollow MS
• 2034 - Palombi MS
• 2035 - Northwood MS
• 2036 - Hawthorn MS North

Past Contest Hosts

• 2025 - Lake Zurich MS North
• 2024 - Hawthorn MS North
• 2023 - Northwood Middle School MS
• 2022 - Virtual
• 2021 - Virtual
• 2020 - River Trails MS
• 2019 - Palombi MS
• 2018 - Big Hollow MS
• 2017 - Lake Zurich MS North
• 2016 - Lake Forest Country Day School

Co-Hosts - Sunset Ridge, Round Lake, Milburn, North Prairie, Bannockburn (assigned as need)