Arcomusical to hold annual Transformation Through Rhythm concert Feb. 23 in DeKalb

DeKALB – Arcomusical will hold its annual Transformation Through Rhythm concert fundraiser to benefit the 2025 Give DeKalb County Bonus Pool.

The fundraiser will be at 3 p.m. Feb. 23 in the DeKalb High School auditorium, 501 W. Dresser Road.

Performing music groups will include the Harambee Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Percussion Ensemble, the Northern Illinois University Percussion Ensemble and Arcomusical. The donations will go toward more than 150 nonprofit organizations based in or serving DeKalb County. Donations also will be accepted digitally and at the fundraiser.

“The Transformation Through Rhythm concerts bring together the perfect blend of music and community spirit. I’m thrilled the concerts are supporting Give DeKalb County, thus benefiting nonprofits in our county,” Transformation Through Rhythm founder, music therapist and licensed counselor Jen Conley said in a news release. “The concert itself is amazing – a joyful tapestry of rhythm, energy, people, color and inspiration.”

Arcomusical is a nonprofit with a mission to spread the joy of Afro-Brazilian musical bow through the development of innovative and excellent musical repertoire.

Give DeKalb County is a 24-hour countywide fundraiser that benefits nonprofits throughout the area. The Bonus Pool is meant to help boost the amount raised by participating nonprofits.

For information, visit arcomusical.com/ or facebook.com/events.