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Be part of an inspiring evening celebrating the transformative power of music! Discover how the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra empowers musicians to learn, grow and serve Chicago’s diverse communities. Join us as we honor and celebrate Judy McCue, CSOA Life Trustee, and her husband, Scott McCue, for their commitment and lasting impact on the education and community engagement work of the CSO. Read more about their time as patrons and volunteers of the CSOA.
Monday, March 17
5:30: Grainger Ballroom — Tribute Dinner
Savor dinner with a special performance from a CSO horn quartet as the CSOA honors Judy McCue, CSOA Life Trustee, and Scott McCue for their extraordinary impact on the CSOA’s education and community engagement work.
7:00: Orchestra Hall — Showcase Concert
Be captivated by performances that demonstrate the unifying and transformative power of music in Chicago communities by musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative, Notes for Peace, Civic Fellowship Program, Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition, Percussion Scholarship Program and Young Composers Initiative.
8:30: Buntrock Hall — Celebration
Enjoy desserts, wines and signature cocktails while mingling with performers and leaders who champion music education. Experience the warmth of community as you gather to celebrate the Negaunee Music Institute’s mission of fostering music access for all.
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For more information, please email Kevin Gupana or call 312-294-3156.
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Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation
Margo & Mike Oberman
Alicia & Aaron Oberman
Steve & Megan Shebik
Laura & Terry Truax
Gold Sponsors
John & Leslie Burns
Judy & Scott McCue
Sandy Rusnak
Paul S. Watford & Brenda Darrell
Silver Sponsors
Betsy Berry & Mia Martich
Charles & Carol Emmons
Judy Feldman & Carol Sonnenschein
Chet Gougis & Shelley Ochab
Amanda Sonneborne
Bronze Sponsors
Jeff & Keiko Alexander
Eunyoung Hur
Merle Jacob
Ansuk Jeong
Dr. Susan Rabe
Lisa & Paul Wiggin
Impact Host Committee
Co-chairs
Margo Oberman, League & NMI Board
Paul S. Watford, CSOA Trustee & African American Network
Members
Betsy Berry, Women’s Board & League
Joyce Carter, African American Network
Chuck Emmons, Governing Members & NMI Board
Rosalind Jackson, African American Network & League
Ansuk Jeong, League
Valerie Mayuga, Overture Council
Melissa Root, CSOA Trustee & NMI Board
Sandy Rusnak, Women’s Board
Juan B. Solana, Latino Alliance & League