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05/09/2026

Thank you to American Rhapsody guest pianist for giving a master class at .

There’s one last chance to catch Clayton playing Rhapsody in Blue on Sunday, May 9 at Pick-Staiger Theater. Tickets at link in bio.

05/05/2026

Composing new music is hard. Especially when you’re celebrating a legend.

Hear ’s “blues, ballad, bebop” and celebrate Miles Davis this weekend!

Fri, May 8 / Naperville

Sun, May 10 / Evanston

05/05/2026

Hear 3 composers born to break the rules. The evening closes with William Dawson’s powerful Negro Folk Symphony. Don’t miss American Rhapsody.

Date | Time:
May 8 7:00 PM CDT | Wentz Concert Hall
May 10 3:00 PM CDT| Pick-Staiger Hall

Remembering Michael Tilson Thomas.A conductor, composer, and teacher whose work with the San Francisco Symphony and beyo...
04/24/2026

Remembering Michael Tilson Thomas.

A conductor, composer, and teacher whose work with the San Francisco Symphony and beyond helped bring new life, new audiences, and new possibilities to classical music.

His legacy lives on in the music, the musicians he mentored, and the communities he inspired.

04/21/2026

Hear Rhapsody in Blue’s iconic, wild, sliding clarinet note that makes people sit up straight. Followeded by the first true fusion of jazz and orchestra — bold piano, jazz rhythms, and memorable melodies. Guest pianist , praised as “a poet and master storyteller,” brings this electrifying music to life.

Date | Time:
May 8 7:00 PM CDT | Wentz Concert Hall
May 10 3:00 PM CDT| Pick-Staiger Hall

Soundscape 2026 ✨What a night.Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed love, and made this year’s gala such a powerfu...
04/14/2026

Soundscape 2026 ✨

What a night.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed love, and made this year’s gala such a powerful celebration of music, community, and impact.

Because of you, we continue to create opportunities for the next generation of artists and bring bold, inclusive symphonic experiences to life.

04/10/2026

From the midnight cool of Miles Davis to the can’t-sit-still energy of Gershwin. Don’t miss the world premiere of Blues, Ballads, Bebop: A Miles Davis Symphonic Tribute by .

Our Soundscape gala is Saturday, and this year’s silent auction lineup is worth bidding on:A bourbon trail getaway for f...
04/08/2026

Our Soundscape gala is Saturday, and this year’s silent auction lineup is worth bidding on:

A bourbon trail getaway for four through Kentucky’s finest distilleries.
An overnight stay at Loews Chicago Hotel.
A private 5-course dinner with Chef Terrell.
Custom fedoras from Chicago’s own Golden Touch Exclusives.
An intimate dinner with Music Director .chen.
A Chicago Architecture River Cruise.
And more

Every winning bid goes directly toward the work: 1,872 students served this season, 269 hours of private music instruction, across 13 schools in 11 neighborhoods.

You don’t have to be at the gala to bid, but the auction closes Saturday, April 11 at 7:45 PM.

Bid Now: https://lnkd.in/gVADSQny

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