Notes for Peace Reunion

Apr 26, 2026
Tickets become available on Apr 8
Remind me

Overview

In collaboration with Purpose Over Pain, the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents this special concert celebrating eight 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 the U.K.-based organization Irene Taylor Trust, Chicago-area vocalists and CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato, for an inspiring evening that demonstrates the healing power of music.

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: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave.

Tickets are free, reservations are required.

  • Venue
    Community Venue
  • Price
    Free
  • Length
    1 hour 30 minutes
Schedule
Performers
Musicians from The Irene Taylor Trust
Mezzo-soprano
2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence
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.