Program Overview
Auditions for the DFEO Performing & Touring Music Group are now open!
- Date: This Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Location: 8345 Firestone Blvd., Suite 210, Downey, CA 90241 (Inside the Wells Fargo building, second floor)
- Who Can Audition: All 3rd-5th grade DFEO students interested in music and performance (instruments will be provided at audition)
- What to Prepare: Students do not need to prepare anything. Parents are welcome to attend.
If your child would like to audition, please sign up using the button below. Spots are limited, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible.
Program Details
Eligibility
- Open to students in grades 3–5
- Exceptions may be made for younger/older siblings showing strong skill and interest
- Students must have participated in the music after-school program for at least one year AND be recommended by their instructor, OR audition/interview.
Important Dates
- Information Meeting: December 8, 2025
- Location: 8345 Firestone Blvd., Suite 210, Downey, CA 90241
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Start Date: January 5, 2026 (tentative)
Rehearsal Schedule
- Mondays & Thursdays
- 6:00–7:30 PM
- DFEO Office
Instructor
Petar Chekardzhikov (Mr. C)
Performance Opportunities
- School concerts
- Community events
- Regional festivals and/or competitions
Future Touring Component
Local, national, and international touring opportunities are planned to begin in the 2026–2027 school year or later.
Program Cost & Funding
- Free through June 2026: Includes all rehearsals and instruments.
- Future Cost: Estimated $120–$150/month.
- Program is separate from DFEO’s ACCESS Program and not grant-funded.
- Donations are welcome and appreciated.