The Overture Council is a dynamic group of over 100 Chicago area young professionals aged 25 - 45 who have a love of music and a desire to learn more about how to support the CSO. Connect with new friends who share the same interests. Be a part of something great - the top orchestra in the U.S. that lives right here in Chicago!
- Membership Benefits
As a member of the Overture Council, you are a part of the CSO family. The Overture Council offers its members special access into the happenings of the CSO via educational lunches with members of the CSO artistic staff, gatherings with CSO musicians as well as the below benefits:
- Invitations to Overture Council member activities such as pre and post-concert gatherings, volunteer opportunities and other social networking events.
- An invitation to the CSO’s Annual Meeting.
- An invitation to the annual Appreciation Concert.
- Advance sale to the Symphony Ball and invitations to other CSO fundraising events.
- Receive the CSO’s Bi-Weekly newsletter email.
- Membership Requirements
- Give a minimum yearly Annual Fund contribution of $50 (per household).
- Pay yearly dues: $50 per individual or $90 per couple.
- Attend two or more Symphony Center concerts each season.
- Overture Council Executive Committee
- James Borkman, President
- Paul Gilkerson, Immediate Past President
- Nina Choi, Activities Chair
- Dan Luby, Membership Chair
- Chris Shelton, Social Media Chair
- Erika Knierim, Member-at-Large
- Overture Council Events
If you are interested in joining the Overture Council and would like to attend an upcoming event as a prospective member, please email the Overture Council with your interest. Email the Overture Council >
DECEMBER
Thursday, 1 December, 8:00pm – Recommended Concert: Mahler Symphony No. 1
Tuesday, 6 December, 7:30pm – Concert of the Month: Chanticleer and Champagne
*Post-Concert Reception and Champagne Toast at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel from 9:30 to 11:00pm
JANUARY
Thursday, 12 January, 8:00pm – Concert of the Month: Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet
*Pre-Concert reception from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Tuesday, 31 January, 7:30pm – Recommended Concert: Muti Conducts Carmina Burana
FEBRUARY
Tuesday, 7 February, 7:30pm – Recommended Concert: Frank Symphony in D Minor
Concerts of the Month feature a pre- or post-concert reception and are open to Overture Council members and a guest.
Recommended Concerts are concerts Overture Council members may enjoy. OC members are encouraged to gather at the Bass Bar in the Rotunda of Symphony Center at intermission and after the concert to mingle with friends.
To inquire about any of these events, learn more about becoming an Overture Council member, or for any questions at all, contact the Overture Council >