Notes for Peace empowers parents who have lost children to gun violence to create original songs of tribute.

Open to high school music students and community groups of seniors and veterans.

While on tour, CSO musicians offer master classes and perform chamber concerts that reach people in hospitals, social service organizations, schools, universities and conservatories across North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America.

A pilot program that creates enriching musical experiences for refugees and migrants in Chicago.

As part of his CSO Artist-in-Residence activities, pianist Daniil Trifonov conducted a master class Nov. 18 at DePaul University's Allen Recital Hall. "It was a dream come true," said one participant.

The Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has supported educators during remote learning by providing access to CSO Sessions — the CSO’s series of newly filmed chamber-music performances — and arranging online conversations between CSO musicians and students.

Throughout this season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its children’s concerts series — what Jon Weber, director of school and family programs for the CSO’s Negaunee Music Institute, calls a “huge milestone.” “The Chicago Symphony,” he said, “is one the very few orchestras in the country that can boast that kind of continuous commitment in a series like this.”

CSO’s Dan Armstrong promotes the role of music in the classroom

Three of Illinois' top young soloists compete for an opportunity to perform with the CSO in the 2024/25 Season.

Siblings Ann and Roger Blickensderfer shared a love of classical music from an early age. Recently, they made a commitment to the CSO's SEMPRE ALWAYS campaign to endow the Blickensderfer Family Chair, held by cellist Brant Taylor.