Notes for Peace

Oct 18, 2025
Tickets become available on Oct 3
Remind me

Overview

Launched in March 2018 in partnership with Purpose Over Pain, the Notes for Peace program uses the therapeutic benefits of music to support families who have lost loved ones to gun violence.

With guidance from the Civic Fellows, guest teaching artists from the U.K.-based Irene Taylor Trust and professional vocalists, parents compose, perform live and professionally record their music, which is then featured alongside family photos and lyrics on notesforpeace.org.

Note Location: Buntrock Hall at Symphony Center

Tickets are free, reservations are required.

Schedule
Performers
Musicians from The Irene Taylor Trust
Families of Purpose Over Pain
Conductor
Melinda Alberty
Vocals
Jenipher Jones
Vocals
Sponsors & Partners

The 2025/26 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.

The Civic Orchestra of Chicago acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

Support for the 2025/26 Notes for Peace program is provided by Megan and Steve Shebik, Theodore and Elisabeth Wachs and Lisa and Paul Wiggin.