About & Membership

The mission of the CSO’s African American Network aims to engage Chicago’s culturally rich African American community through the sharing and exchanging of unforgettable musical experiences while building relationships for generations to come.

The AAN seeks to serve and encourage individuals, families, educators, students, musicians, composers and businesses to discover and experience the timeless beauty of music.

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Membership Benefits

When you join the African American Network, you become an integral member of the CSO family. The African American Network offers its members the chance to interact with CSO artists, staff and supporters, as well as the following benefits:

  • Networking events featuring CSO musicians and guest artists
  • The opportunity to develop professional contacts to broaden your network
  • $40 concert tickets to select Symphony Center performances
  • Invitations to open rehearsals to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the CSO prepares for a concert
Membership is free and open to all

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Stay connected with the CSO African American Network on social media!

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Sign up for CSO emails and select the “African American Network” affiliate group interest to receive performance information, promotions and updates.


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