MUSIC

Peoria-area students celebrate music daily at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

Matt Dayhoff
Richwoods sophomore Emerson Sherman performs on the trumpet with the high school jazz band during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria. The annual event, featuring musical performances from dozens of Peoria-area schools, kicked off April 22 at the Riverfront Museum and continues from 11 a.m.-1p.m. every weekday through May 15 at the courthouse.
Richwoods sophomore Emerson Sherman performs on the trumpet with the high school jazz band during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria. The annual event, featuring musical performances from dozens of Peoria-area schools, kicked off April 22 at the Riverfront Museum and continues from 11 a.m.-1p.m. every weekday through May 15 at the courthouse.
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Youngsters from Hollis Grade School sing during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Youngsters from Hollis Grade School sing during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Eureka students perform under a canopy of leaves during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Eureka students perform under a canopy of leaves during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Students from Hollis Grade School catch some rays on the lawn before their performance during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Students from Hollis Grade School catch some rays on the lawn before their performance during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Members of the Eureka High School jazz ensemble harmonize during their performance during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Members of the Eureka High School jazz ensemble harmonize during their performance during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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"Abraham Blue" keeps watch over singers from Monroe School during their performance at the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
"Abraham Blue" keeps watch over singers from Monroe School during their performance at the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Richwoods High School band director Christopher Render directs the jazz band with some enthusiasm during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Richwoods High School band director Christopher Render directs the jazz band with some enthusiasm during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Richwoods junior Aiden Post performs a saxophone solo with the high school jazz band during the annual Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Richwoods junior Aiden Post performs a saxophone solo with the high school jazz band during the annual Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Students from St. Mark's Catholic School cheer on their fellow performers during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Students from St. Mark's Catholic School cheer on their fellow performers during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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A crowd watches some young singers from Hollis Grade School perform during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
A crowd watches some young singers from Hollis Grade School perform during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Proud family members enjoy watching a large group of Hollis grade-schoolers sing during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Proud family members enjoy watching a large group of Hollis grade-schoolers sing during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Performers in the brass section of the Monroe School band perform during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Performers in the brass section of the Monroe School band perform during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Hungry lunch-goers eat at several food trucks lined up on Adams Street during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Hungry lunch-goers eat at several food trucks lined up on Adams Street during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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A small crowd from St. Mark's Catholic School fill the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to watch a performance during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
A small crowd from St. Mark's Catholic School fill the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to watch a performance during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Sunlight glints off Richwoods senior Kirsten Polk's trombone as she performs with the high school jazz band during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Sunlight glints off Richwoods senior Kirsten Polk's trombone as she performs with the high school jazz band during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Singers from Putnam County perform on the steps of the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in downtown Peoria.
Singers from Putnam County perform on the steps of the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in downtown Peoria.
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Spectators watch from the shade during a choir performance at the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Spectators watch from the shade during a choir performance at the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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A quartet of young choir members from St. Mark's Catholic School perform during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
A quartet of young choir members from St. Mark's Catholic School perform during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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Young performers from Hollis Grade School wait for their showtime during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
Young performers from Hollis Grade School wait for their showtime during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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St. Mark's Catholic School fourth-graders Olive Kelly, left, and Maria Ruan take a break from the sun in the shadow of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
St. Mark's Catholic School fourth-graders Olive Kelly, left, and Maria Ruan take a break from the sun in the shadow of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument during the 38th Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Series Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Peoria.
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