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Fifteen songs were created to commemorate loved ones as part of Notes for Peace this season.
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Notes for Peace is an initiative of the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra that empowers parents who have lost children to gun violence to create original songs of tribute. Since the project began in 2018, more than 90 songs have been written.
Parents and family members from Purpose Over Pain, a support organization for families who have lost loved ones to gun violence, work with Civic Fellows to write, record and perform their songs.
Listen below to the 15 new songs that were written during the 2022-23 Season.
Tonya Birch, with a photo of her son Javier
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Javier Burch: But Did I Tell You I Love You
“But Did I Tell You I Love You” was written by Tonya Burch, Francisco Malespin, Mackenzie Brauns and Teddy Schenkman. Vocals by Leah Dexter. Listen to it here.
Stanley Gibson and Belinda Burns, with a photo of Eric Gibson
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Eric Gibson: For the Love of Eric
“For the Love of Eric” was written by Belinda Burns, Hugo Saavedra, Lindsey Sharpe and Hee Yeon Kim. Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch. Listen to it here.
Carol McDonald and Eric Gibson, with a photo of Erica Gibson
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Erica Gibson: Erica the Dancing Star
“Erica the Dancing Star” was written by Carol McDonald, Diane Yang and Dylan Feldpausch. Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch. Listen to it here.
Yolanda Jordan, with photos of her sons Cedric and Demetrius
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Cedric and Demetrius Jordan: A Mom’s Love Is Unconditional
“A Mom’s Love Is Unconditional” was written by Yolanda Jordan and Roslyn Green. Vocals by Meagan McNeal. Listen to it here.
Julia Garcia and Tristan Dorsey Garcia, with a photo of Alex Mojica
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Alex Mojica: O and 3, Officially
“O and 3, Officially” was written by Julia Garcia and Roslyn Green. Vocals by Meagan McNeal and Alyx Dorsey Garcia. Listen to it here.
Kiera Bowens, Taletha O’Dell, LaTonya Orange and Lyle Ferguson Jr., with a photo of Terrence O'Dell
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Terrence O’Dell: Classic Man
“Classic Man” was written by LaTonya Orange and Sara Lee. Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch. Listen to it here.
Carol Peal, with a photo of her son Ellis
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Ellis Peal: Mama’s Boy
“Mamma’s Boy” was written by Carol Peal, Teddy Schenkman, Andrew Port and Francisco Malespin. Vocals by Meagan McNeal. Listen to it here.
Tracy Bunch and her husband, with a photo of Lewis Ross
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Lewis Ross: Beautiful
“Beautiful” was written by Tracy Bunch, Dylan Feldpausch and Diane Yang. Vocals by Meagan McNeal and Tracy Bunch. Listen to it here.
A’nya Sutton, Marquita Thornton Sutton and Marquita Little, with a photo of Anthony Sutton
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Anthony Sutton: Listen to Me
“Listen to Me” was written by Marquita Thornton Sutton and Sara Lee. Vocals by Qiana McNary. Listen to it here.
Jerome Wade and LaTonja Williams, with a photo of Rashad Verner
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Rashad Verner: Wondering
“Wondering” was written by LaTonja Williams and Rex Horan. Vocals by Leah Dexter. Listen to it here.
Rochelle Williams, with photos of Corey and Kenneth Wallace
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Corey and Kenneth Wallace: Together Again
“Together Again” was written by Rochelle Williams and Rex Horan. Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch. Listen to it here.
Traci Rogers, with a photo of Clarence W. and Kimani C. Whalum
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Clarence W. and Kimani C. Whalum: Healed and Free
“Healed and Free” was written by Traci Rogers, Ben Foerster, Nelson Mendoza and Marian Mayuga. Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch. Listen to it here.
Cassandra King, with a photo of Robert Julian White
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Robert Julian White: So Damn Softly Every Time
“So Damn Softly Every Time” was written by Cassandra King, Hee Yeon Kim, Hugo Saavedra and Lindsey Sharpe. Vocals by Qiana McNary. Listen to it here.
Carmalita Wiley, with a photo of her son Ronald
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Ronald Wiley: Good Morning Mamma
“Good Morning Mamma” was written by Carmalita Wiley, Nelson Mendoza, Marian Mayuga and Ben Foerster. Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch. Listen to it here.
Aleta Lathon and her children, with a photo of Darion Marquez Williams
Todd Rosenberg Photography
For Darion Marquez Williams: Darion with the Eyes
“Darion with the Eyes” was written by Aleta Lathon and Quinn Delaney. Vocals by Qiana McNary. Listen to it here.
