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For more information on the League, please call (312) 294-3170 or

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Events

REMIX II: Tuned Up

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Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dancing at winter’s hottest party, featuring CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence & DJ Mason Bates. Presented by the Women’s Board of the CSOA, REMIX II takes place on March 2, 2012 at Architectural Artifacts (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave). VIP pre-party begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 9 p.m. Questions? Call 312.294.3181.

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Join the League with men and women who love music, and have a desire to support the Orchestra, just like you!

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The League of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (formerly known as The Women's Association) is a group of over 300 men and women who help raise money to support the Orchestra, present educational programs for children, and build new audiences for classical music.

The League presents several fundraising events each year including Corporate Night, A Salute to Corporate Chicago; Fall in Love with Music fall luncheon; Wendella Cruise; and Swingin’ Auction, presented jointly with the Governing Members of the CSOA. An example of a fundraising event that the League presented in the past was its wildly successful Painted Violins: A Bridge between Music and Art.

Join the Governing Members and the League of the CSOA for their biennial auction event, Swingin’ Auction, scheduled for Wednesday, June 22! Bid on trips, vacation homes, unique experiences and more at this fundraiser benefiting the CSO. Beginning at 5:30pm, Swingin’ Auction will be held at The Casino, 195 E. Delaware, and will include cocktails and dinner. The evening concludes to the sounds of a Benny Goodman tribute show performed by Michael Lerich & his orchestra. Chaired by Susie Stein, the GM/League committee are planning a not-to-be-missed evening!

Please click here for a copy of the invitation and a full list of Auction packages. If you are unable to attend and want to still bid, please click here for the proxy form.

For more information, and to order event tickets at $300 per person, please contact Penelope Johnson at 312-294-3164 or .

Members of the League also spend a significant amount of time planning and organizing educational programs for children, such as Adventures in Music, the Docent program, and the Crain-Maling CSO Youth Auditions. Members also enjoy many social activities throughout each season, including League meetings, Area events, Nightcaps, receptions, pre-concert dinners and more. The League partners with the Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago on an annual education seminar. Speakers from both the CSO and the Art Institute lecture on a topic, followed by a brief musical performance. The topic for the seminar changes each year and focuses on a current exhibition at the Art Institute. The League is very proud to be a part of this long-standing partnership with the Art Institute.

There are two levels of membership within the League ~ Members and Friends ~ and both are open to men and women of any age:

League Members Level

If you have an intention to attend or subscribe to concerts; an appreciation of the musical programming of the CSO; an intention and ability to donate time to volunteering; an interest in the League’s programs and projects and an intention to support the CSO financially, then being a League Member is for you!

Membership Requirements - League Members level


  1. · Pay annual dues of $100
  2. · Contribute to the Annual Fund with a minimum of $100
  3. · Support the CSO by concert attendance
  4. · Participate as a chair or member of at least one committee each year
  5. · Financially support at least one project or fundraising event each year
  6. · Attend at least one League meeting each year


Benefits - League Member level


  1. · Subscription to Opus (League e-newsletter)
  2. · Invitation to Area events
  3. · Subscription to CSO Bi-Weekly from CSO Association President Deborah Rutter (e-newsletter)
  4. · Invitation to Youth Audition Finals
  5. · Invitation to Musicians’ Luncheon
  6. · VIP Ticketing service
  7. · Invitation to annual Appreciation Concert (complimentary event)
  8. · An invitation to the CSO’s Annual Meeting
  9. · Advance sales to the Symphony Ball, Corporate Night and invitations to other CSO fundraising events
  10. · Discount at Symphony Store
  11. · Opportunities to meet conductors and musicians
League Friends level

If you have a desire to be closely affiliated with the Orchestra and provide financial support but are unable to be actively involved and volunteer, then joining the League at the Friend level may be the perfect fit for you!

Membership requirements - Friends level


  1. · Pay annual dues of $100
  2. · Contribute to the Annual Fund with a minimum gift of $100


Benefits - League Friends level


  1. · Subscription to Opus (e-newsletter)
  2. · Subscription to CSO Bi-Weekly from CSO Association President Deborah Rutter (e-newsletter)
  3. · Invitation to Area events
  4. · Invitation to Youth Audition Finals
  5. · Invitation to Musicians' Luncheon
  6. · May volunteer for events and activities (but not required)
  7. · May attend League meetings (but not required)
Executive Committee

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


Linda Neumann
President

Carol Brosk
Vice President of Administration

Liz Rorke
Vice President of Areas

Mary Plauché
Vice President of Education

Audrey Bartlow
Vice President of Events

Sue Tice
Vice President of Finance

Elizabeth Shelly
Vice President of Fundraising

Becky Davenport
Vice President of Membership

Judy Petty
Strategic Planning Chair

Margo Sorgman
Secretary

Marilyn Day
Christy Howell
Members-at-Large


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