Negaunee Music Institute
The Negaunee Music Institute connects people to the extraordinary musical resources of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Institute programs educate audiences, train young musicians and serve diverse communities, across Chicago and around the world. Explore the content below to discover countless ways to participate.
NMI Concert Series
Share your love of music with the next generation through this series of engaging, kid-friendly programs performed by musicians from the CSO.
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Free and low-cost concerts at Symphony Center and in neighborhoods across Chicago.
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Four Chicago area string players participated in the finals of the 2026 Crain Maling Foundation CSO Young Artist Competition on January 17, 2026 with violinist Cecilia O'Malley winning this year's competition. O'Malley will perform in CSO Youth concerts in March 2027.
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Four finalists were selected at the preliminary round, held Dec. 7 at Symphony Center, of the 2026 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition. The four will compete in the YAC final round on Jan. 17.
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CSO Principal Viola Teng Li performs and discusses excerpts from Richard Strauss' Don Juan in this Orchestral Excerpt Insights video.
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CPS music educator reflects on his path to teaching, building a community.
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CSO bassoon Miles Maner narrates "The Rhythm of the Rain," featuring the CSO performing Smetana’s The Moldau,
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As autumn approaches, it’s time for the annual ritual known the world over: heading back to school. Whether you’re a student aged 6 or 60, the process goes more smoothly with a song — or a segment of symphonic music.
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