A Notes for Peace Celebration

In collaboration with Purpose Over Pain, the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents this special concert celebrating six years of the Notes for Peace program. Launched in 2018, Notes for Peace empowers Chicago families who have lost loved ones to gun violence to compose, record and perform original songs of tribute. Join Civic Orchestra of Chicago Fellows and the families of Purpose Over Pain, together with guest artists from U.K.-based organization The Irene Taylor Trust, conductor Kyle Dickson, Chicago-area vocalists and CSO Artist-in-Residence Hilary Hahn, for an inspiring evening demonstrating the healing power of music.

Ticket Information

For this concert, you may pay what you wish, meaning you can decide to pay any amount between $1 and $100, or reserve a ticket free of charge. By paying for this concert, you demonstrate the value music plays in your life and help make this performance available to all. Seating is general admission.

VIP packages are available and include receptions with Hilary Hahn and families from Purpose Over Pain, as well as reserved VIP concert seating.

3/18 UPDATE: VIP Packages are no longer available to purchase for A Notes for Peace Celebration.

Notes for Peace was launched in 2018 by the Negaunee Music Institute with artistic leadership from former CSO Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant, Yo-Yo Ma. To date, nearly 100 original songs of tribute have been written over 13 projects. The NMI’s primary partner in this work is Purpose Over Pain, a community organization founded in 2007 that supports people impacted by the trauma of gun violence and advocates for peace in the city.

To learn more about Notes for Peace and hear all of the tribute songs, visit notesforpeace.org.