815 Music

Name: 815 Music
Address: Joliet, IL, 60441, US
Telephone: +18159543228

A non-profit 501(c)3 that gives young musicians ages 5-21 a unique opportunity to perform monthly. There is no fee to participate or attend.

The 815 is a non-profit 501c3 that gives young musicians ages five through twenty-one an opportunity to perform monthly. The goal of The 815 is to teach children about performing, performance etiquette, working together and supporting each other as artists, as well as to challenge them as musicians. Email questions to [email protected].

06/19/2024

Representing 815 Music on the Homer Community Fest mainstage next Thursday, June 27 from 4:00-6:00pm!

06/10/2024

Yesterday the 815 team met to celebrate our most successful season to date, made plans for year twelve, and bonded over the website “Is this band Emo?”

Our fall event dates and themes will be announced soon!

06/09/2024

More photos from our anniversary event at The Forge by JJP Designs!

https://photo.jjpdesigns.net/EVENTS/The-815-The-FORGE/815-General-The-Forge-May-2024

06/09/2024

Off the Record performance photos from The 815 - 11th Anniversary: at The Forge

Thank you, JJP Designs!

https://photo.jjpdesigns.net/EVENTS/The-815-The-FORGE/Off-The-Record-The-815-May-2024

05/30/2024

This is a great program!

05/26/2024

Here's our digital program for today's 11th Anniversary Party at The Forge! BTW, it says "April Program" but it's May.

Check out this Food & Drink Menu designed by Simply Music.

05/24/2024

Stacy Beeson, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Thank you for sharing! The 815 - 11th Anniversary: at The Forge this Sunday!

05/24/2024

Just two days left before opening. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The 815 May: Top 100 Playlist & 11th Anniversary Party. Break a leg! our.show/m784kulh

05/20/2024

Celebrate with us this Sunday at The Forge! The 815 - 11th Anniversary: Top 100 Personal Playlist/Performer's Choice with special guest Off the Record.

05/19/2024

Don't miss your chance to see The 815 May: Top 100 Playlist & 11th Anniversary Party. Tickets still available but they're going fast! our.show/mif4ugcy

05/12/2024

Still don't have your tickets to The 815 May: Top 100 Playlist & 11th Anniversary Party? Skip to the front of the line! our.show/4p4k2uyi

05/05/2024

The behind-the-scenes buzz says The 815 May: Top 100 Playlist & 11th Anniversary Party is not to be missed! Get your tickets now!. our.show/6mlhlk9h

04/28/2024

The show begins with the first click! Check out the The 815 May: Top 100 Playlist & 11th Anniversary Party website for a taste of what's coming our.show/p3jacifq

04/20/2024

Thank you, JJP Designs!

Photography, Videography, Virtual Events, Graphic Design

04/14/2024

Forget to buy tickets to our The 815: Steal a Song show today at 2:00pm? Go to our.show/5r4i812s Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
Doors open at 1:30 at The Forge at 22 West Cass St in Joliet.

Tickets are available now! Dates: Sun. April 14th 2024, 2:00 pm

04/13/2024

Not one, but two 815 Music performers are on the Black Dog Vinyl Cafe Record Store Day lineup next Saturday! Check out Harmonie Breeze at 10am and Holden Garcia Music at 12pm!

April 20 is Record Store Day and we’ve got a full day of music for you.

04/12/2024

Just two days left before opening. Congratulations the performers and coordinators of The 815 April: Steal a Song. Break a leg! our.show/5r4i812s

04/12/2024

Just two days left before opening. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The 815 April: Steal a Song. Break a leg! our.show/gnujgc1z

04/11/2024

Get a sneak peek of the The 815 - Steal a Song lineup with our virtual program!

04/11/2024

The 815 - Steal a Song this Sunday at The Forge! Get your tickets here: our.show/6sbe8n4t

04/07/2024

Don't miss your chance to see The 815 April: Steal a Song. Tickets still available but they're going fast! our.show/be3wtm79

04/07/2024

Don't miss your chance to see The 815 April: Steal a Song. Tickets still available but they're going fast! our.show/nt7ztuyf

04/03/2024

The 815 - Steal a Song featuring Polly on a Wall next Sunday, April 14 at The Forge! Tickets here: our.show/6sbe8n4t

04/02/2024

Hello 815ers!

It’s hard to believe that we are in our 11th year of The 815! Here are just a few of the things we’ve seen come out of the event in the past 11 years:
We’ve watched 815 performers like Charlie Long go on to work professionally in Broadway-quality shows like his role as “Charlie” in Paramount Theater’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”We’ve cheered Olivia Minogue as she competed on the 24th season of NBC’s The Voice. One of our early performers named Brenna D’Amico (back when we were still Kidz Jam) has starred in not one, but THREE Disney movies as “Jane” in Disney’s “Descendants."
We’ve watched many of our performers take on lead and supporting roles in various area musical theater productions at their middle school and high schools.
We have multiple performers releasing original songs on all streaming platforms (Go Brooklyn Knedlik, Olivia Minogue, and Riley Wylie!)
For our leadership team, there are a couple of things that stand out to us even more than the amazing accomplishments above:
Watching a child who has never sung in front of an audience, take the stage and blossom in her self-confidence
Watching the support and dignity that our house band members and our performers extend to each other at each performance
Watching the support of the audience for each performer, even if they forget a lyric or stumble during their performance
While other events like The 815 charge a performance fee to participants, we’ve taken a lot of pride in making this event completely free for anyone to perform. We want to see this event continue to be a success and a safe space to the kids in our community. We have two ways that you can help us as we move forward into our next decade of growth.
1. Moving forward with our April 14 event, we will begin to charge a small admission fee of $5 per person to The 815 Sunday performances. It is still free for any performer to sign up, and that will not change. This small admission fee will ensure that we will be able to continue to function and engage the same talented house band month after month, as well as provide fantastic sound and lighting for each performance.
2. We became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2023, so if you want to make a tax-deductible donation, we welcome that!
You can order your April 815 tickets at this site: https://our.show/2024april815
Again, thank you for your support as we step into the next decade of The 815!
ALL our best,
Heather King (815 Music Coordinator) and Monica Minogue (815 Founder & Coordinator)

03/31/2024

Still don't have your tickets to The 815 April: Steal a Song? Skip to the front of the line! our.show/6sbe8n4t

03/31/2024

Still don't have your tickets to The 815 April: Steal a Song? Skip to the front of the line! our.show/sl5f55jk

03/27/2024

This was a fun one! Check out our YouTube page for more videos from our March 17 event celebrating iconic Illinois musicians. 🎥 JJP Designs

Join us on Sunday, April 14 at The Forge for The 815 - Steal a Song.

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https://youtu.be/9lYE1DgMcco?si=V_KlE8Q02jPOPSNj

Sunday, March 17, 2024@theforgelive in Joliet IL@the815music@JJP-PhotoNinja Vocals: Hayden KingGuitar: Mason ParkerTrumpet: Mitch ElzingaSax: Scott LongGuit...

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http://www.the815music.com/

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We're excited to welcome local music school Simply Music Studios and their Red Note Children's Choir to open for our February event this Sunday. You can find out more about the choir at https://www.simplymusicstudios.com/red-note-choirs

This StagePlay: Musical Theater for Kids! recital in 2013 was the impetus for what is now 815 Music. Please don’t be mad Olivia Minogue, Emma Katherine, Madison Grace Menchaca, Brenna D'Amico and Jordan McCully. Your solo performances from this event will remain in the vault. 🔒

The 815 - 10th Anniversary

Come on out to our "Duets" month this afternoon at The Forge in downtown Joliet! You'll hear everything from Lady Gaga, to Broadway, to Megadeath! It's complete free to come and you'll enjoy an afternoon of great music by young musicians in the area!

Thank you to Crossroads Christian Church for allowing us to use your stage for a few hours today to rehearse. Please enjoy this beautiful sample of “Lift Me Up,” then join us tomorrow at The Forge to hear the full version. 🎤 🥰

Marie Hohisel covering “Mean” by Taylor Swift at last month’s event. Marie performs regularly at 815 Music and is always fantastic! Keys: Heather King Bass: Caleb King Guitar: Mason Parker, Danny Singh Drums: AJ Maland BGVs: Heather King, Olivia Minogue

Bella Branshaw singing “My Church” by Maren Morris while accompanying herself for the first time on our stage. Great job, Bella!

Ava Brownlow’s rendition of “Better Man” by Taylor Swift/Little Big Town. A beautiful performance! Keys: Heather King

Alaina Potocki is Beggin’!

Bella Branshaw singing I Think That He Likes Me.

Ava Brownlow covering Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis.

Vaughn Leverich performing Walk by Pantera!

Katie Bavirsha is giving us witchy vibes with this wicked Halloween mashup! She is accompanied by our house drummer AJ, and Heather on keys. 🧙‍♀️

Alaina Potocki singing “Waving Through a Window.” Great performance, Alaina!

Plainfield Central Madrigal Choir

The 815 July Virtual Event

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Since 2013, the 815 has given young musicians an opportunity to perform monthly. Ages five through age twenty-one are welcome to sign-up. There is no fee to participate or attend. The goal of The 815 is to teach children about performing, performance etiquette, working together and supporting each other as artists, as well as to challenge them as musicians. Email questions to [email protected].

AS A PERFORMER, YOU MUST TO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS (updated October 2019):

Sign-Ups

By signing up, you have made a commitment to yourself, the organizers, your fellow musicians, and the audience to arrive on time and prepared. Except in the case of a family emergency, was backing out on the day of the event is not acceptable. If you are ill and cannot perform, please give 24 hours notice. For other reasons, 7 days notice is appreciated.

Reserve a spot on the line-up by adding your name to the list. If you are not already on the email distribution list, include an email address.

A limited number of spots are available. If the spots are filled, a wait list will be added.

Accompaniment musicians may be asked to play for multiple vocalists.

When signing up, carefully check the songs already on the list to make sure the one you are planning to sing isn’t already taken. First-come, first-served. No exceptions.

For vocalists when accompaniment is required, you must communicate your needs on or before the 1st of the month. You will be asked to provide a video or audio link to the version you are practicing with. If sheet music is needed for the keyboardist, you will be asked to email the music in the key you wish for it to be played to [email protected] (PDF format).

No requests for a specific position on the line-up will be taken. If you cannot be there from 1:45 through the finale, please wait to perform another month when you are available.

The sign-up sheet will "close" seven days out, so the line-up and other details can be finalized. The line-up order will be emailed to all participants five days prior.

On the Day

815 events are family friendly. The doors open at 1:30pm. We begin promptly at 2:00pm. There is no reserved seating. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

All performers must arrive and check in with Monica Minogue by 1:45pm.

Performers should wait backstage while the act before them is performing.

Guitarists should bring a stand, and tune their instrument after arrival.

All performers are expected to stay and be attentive to the others performing until after the finale. You are not just there for yourself, but to support your peers. Events typically run 2-2.5 hours.

As a member of the audience, electronic devices should only be used for the purpose of recording or taking photos. You can learn from watching others.

Please refrain from talking, and limit movement in front of the stage during performances.