Bringing the joy and appreciation of music
to Evanston schools since 1971
to Evanston schools since 1971
Our Mission
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Evanston In-School Music Association (EISMA) is a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to Inspiring Students, Supporting Local Musicians, and Connecting Community by presenting professional live music programs that bring the joy and appreciation of diverse musical genres to all Evanston elementary and middle school students.
EISMA presents two Concerts for Kids series in the fall and spring each school year. Ensembles perform live in 19 different Evanston schools, sharing musical insights, personal inspiration, and historical and cultural connections. Students sample the full range of musical styles performed by varying combinations of strings, brass, voice, and woodwinds, reflecting the traditions of many eras and cultures. EISMA brings 18 different genres of music to students in school throughout their kindergarten to 8th grade years.
EISMA presents two Concerts for Kids series in the fall and spring each school year. Ensembles perform live in 19 different Evanston schools, sharing musical insights, personal inspiration, and historical and cultural connections. Students sample the full range of musical styles performed by varying combinations of strings, brass, voice, and woodwinds, reflecting the traditions of many eras and cultures. EISMA brings 18 different genres of music to students in school throughout their kindergarten to 8th grade years.
News & Updates
Special Donations to EISMA in Honor of Retiring District 65 Music Teacher Margaret Philbrick |
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Posted June 1, 2020
EISMA is thrilled to partner with several parents from Dawes Elementary School to coordinate a special donation to EISMA in honor of Margaret Philbrick, who is retiring from District 65 at the end of the 2019-20 school year.
The parents want to honor the time and energy Ms. Philbrick has invested into countless Dawes, Chute, Oakton and Walker students and the tremendous impact she has had on them as their first band instructor.
Thank you to Margaret Philbrick for 27 years of teaching and nurturing a love of music in District 65 students. We wish you all the best in retirement and thank you for making such a positive impact on so many students' lives.
Margaret Philbrick has been teaching Instrumental Music in the Evanston Schools for the last 27 years. Her job title was Director of Bands for Chute Middle School, Dawes Elementary School, and Oakton Elementary School. She was also part of the Walker Elementary School staff for her first 3 years before being appointed the District 65 Music Department Chair. She has served in the role of Department Chair for 24 years and evolved the role to become a Co-Chair position for the Music Department with her emphasis on Instrumental Music. Ms. Philbrick was employed as a coach in the Northwestern University Chamber Music program for 3 years. She is a long time Evanston resident, having previously lived in several southern states.
She has been playing trumpet for the last 50 years and is an active freelancer. Her musical experiences include performing as the principal trumpet for the Chicago Sinfonietta, Joffrey Ballet, Lake Forest Symphony, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, and the Drury Lane Theatre. She also has performed regularly with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Philharmonic, Grant Park Symphony, Evanston Bach Week Festival Orchestra, and many other area based groups. She began her playing career as Third/Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, and Tulsa Opera Company.
Ms. Philbrick holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree, with a minor in trumpet and piano performance from the University of Tulsa (Oklahoma) and a Master of Music Degree in trumpet performance from Northwestern University.
EISMA is thrilled to partner with several parents from Dawes Elementary School to coordinate a special donation to EISMA in honor of Margaret Philbrick, who is retiring from District 65 at the end of the 2019-20 school year.
The parents want to honor the time and energy Ms. Philbrick has invested into countless Dawes, Chute, Oakton and Walker students and the tremendous impact she has had on them as their first band instructor.
Thank you to Margaret Philbrick for 27 years of teaching and nurturing a love of music in District 65 students. We wish you all the best in retirement and thank you for making such a positive impact on so many students' lives.
Margaret Philbrick has been teaching Instrumental Music in the Evanston Schools for the last 27 years. Her job title was Director of Bands for Chute Middle School, Dawes Elementary School, and Oakton Elementary School. She was also part of the Walker Elementary School staff for her first 3 years before being appointed the District 65 Music Department Chair. She has served in the role of Department Chair for 24 years and evolved the role to become a Co-Chair position for the Music Department with her emphasis on Instrumental Music. Ms. Philbrick was employed as a coach in the Northwestern University Chamber Music program for 3 years. She is a long time Evanston resident, having previously lived in several southern states.
She has been playing trumpet for the last 50 years and is an active freelancer. Her musical experiences include performing as the principal trumpet for the Chicago Sinfonietta, Joffrey Ballet, Lake Forest Symphony, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, and the Drury Lane Theatre. She also has performed regularly with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Philharmonic, Grant Park Symphony, Evanston Bach Week Festival Orchestra, and many other area based groups. She began her playing career as Third/Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, and Tulsa Opera Company.
Ms. Philbrick holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree, with a minor in trumpet and piano performance from the University of Tulsa (Oklahoma) and a Master of Music Degree in trumpet performance from Northwestern University.
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EISMA Spring Concerts Postponed
Posted April 15, 2020
The EISMA Board and our contracted musicians are committed to continuing our mission at a time when it is safe and effective to do so. It is our hope that by the fall we will once again be able to bring high quality world music performances directly to all students in the District 65 elementary and middle schools, as well as St. A's and Pope John XXIII.
This season's April performances are therefore postponed until next year, when we plan to present the Gaudete Brass Quintet (with District 65 parent Paul Von Hoff on trombone) in the fall, and the anticipated Irish ensemble Wild Rose Collective in spring 2021.
We hope that everyone is staying healthy during this time of sheltering-at-home.
Please enjoy our education guides and performance clips from our recent past performances (and more to come!) for an uplifting musical reminder of positive past experiences!
The EISMA Board and our contracted musicians are committed to continuing our mission at a time when it is safe and effective to do so. It is our hope that by the fall we will once again be able to bring high quality world music performances directly to all students in the District 65 elementary and middle schools, as well as St. A's and Pope John XXIII.
This season's April performances are therefore postponed until next year, when we plan to present the Gaudete Brass Quintet (with District 65 parent Paul Von Hoff on trombone) in the fall, and the anticipated Irish ensemble Wild Rose Collective in spring 2021.
We hope that everyone is staying healthy during this time of sheltering-at-home.
Please enjoy our education guides and performance clips from our recent past performances (and more to come!) for an uplifting musical reminder of positive past experiences!
Omar Coleman Blues Band Community Concert
Posted October 21, 2019
Mark your calendars!
The Evanston Public Library and EISMA present The Omar Coleman Blues Band Free Community Concert for All on Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm at the main branch of the library.
Omar Coleman Blues Band Education Guide Posted
Posted October 8, 2019
EISMA produces an education guide about each performer and their music, which is shared with all of the music teachers and principals of the schools that host the Concerts For Kids. The guide for the Fall 2019 performers the Omar Coleman Blues Band is now posted on our Education page.
EISMA produces an education guide about each performer and their music, which is shared with all of the music teachers and principals of the schools that host the Concerts For Kids. The guide for the Fall 2019 performers the Omar Coleman Blues Band is now posted on our Education page.
Fall 2019 Artist: Omar Coleman
Posted September 16, 2019
EISMA is thrilled to announce our fall 2019 performer, blues harmonicist Omar Coleman. Coleman will perform with bassist Harlan Terson and guitarist Tom Holland, introducing student audiences in 18 Evanston schools to the rich Chicago blues.
School performance dates are November 5-26, and our Fall free Community Concert for All will be Sunday, November 17!
EISMA is thrilled to announce our fall 2019 performer, blues harmonicist Omar Coleman. Coleman will perform with bassist Harlan Terson and guitarist Tom Holland, introducing student audiences in 18 Evanston schools to the rich Chicago blues.
School performance dates are November 5-26, and our Fall free Community Concert for All will be Sunday, November 17!
Ensemble Dal Niente Education Guide Posted
Posted February 23, 2019
EISMA produces an education guide about each performer and their music, which is shared with all of the music teachers and principals of the schools that host the Concerts For Kids. The guide for Spring 2019 artists Ensemble Dal Niente is now posted on our Education page.
EISMA produces an education guide about each performer and their music, which is shared with all of the music teachers and principals of the schools that host the Concerts For Kids. The guide for Spring 2019 artists Ensemble Dal Niente is now posted on our Education page.
Photos from Fall 2018 Concerts For Kids & Community Concert for All
Saraswathi Ranganathan - South Indian Veena artist
and guest musicians:
Indranil Mallick – North Indian Tabla (traveled from Kolkata, India)
V.S. Raghavan Srinivasan – South Indian Mridangam (traveled from Chennai, India)
and guest musicians:
Indranil Mallick – North Indian Tabla (traveled from Kolkata, India)
V.S. Raghavan Srinivasan – South Indian Mridangam (traveled from Chennai, India)