BEHIND THE MUSIC

A Story Steeped in Sound

Jessica Ondracek has always been musically gifted. From a young age, she was singing, performing, and playing a both the cello and piano. Throughout the course of her musical career, Ms. Ondracek has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music. 

Notable performances include performing with The Buckinghams, as well as premier performances of The Great Cry and The Ripper. 

Throughout the years she has accrued many musical achievements and honors: Winner and soloist of the Metropolitian Youth Symphony Orchestra concerto competition, winner and soloist of the Youth Symphony of Dupage Orchestra concerto competition, and Soloist with the Youth Symphony of Dupage for the Illinois premier of Tan Dun’s symphony “Mankind.” She earned superior ratings at the Piano Federation Festivals where she was chosen to perform in the honor recitals on several occasions.

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Jessica is an adjunct faculty member at Lewis University, as well as a private cello instructor at Waubonsie Valley Highschool and proprietor of the Ondracek Music Studio. 

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