Explore, support and influence the future of music by becoming part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s next generation. Join Chicago’s premier young professionals’ network, the Overture Council, today!
The Overture Council (OC) provides a community for Chicago-area young professionals aged 21-45 who share a love of music and a desire to learn more about how to support the CSO. Members receive exclusive ticket discounts, access to members-only social events and other special perks, including special opportunities to connect with CSO musicians. The OC is also the mastermind behind the CSO’s Soundpost event series, which offers a unique and interactive experience that explores the many sides of music.
Membership Levels
Join this dynamic group of Chicago-area young professionals aged 21–45 who share a love of music and a desire to learn more about how to support the CSO.
Membership registration is now open for the 2025/26 season!
Overture Council Membership
$100 Individual OR $140 Couple
Overture Council Luxe Membership
$250 Individual or $450 Couple
Membership Benefits
When you join the Overture Council, you become an integral member of the CSOA family. The Overture Council offers its members the chance to interact with artists, staff and supporters, as well as special benefits.
Overture Council Basic Membership Benefits
• Specially priced tickets to Symphony Center performances starting at $40. (Check out the Overture Council’s Subscription Package here)
• Exclusive ticket offers for CSOA fundraisers and events
• Free tickets to select Civic Orchestra of Chicago concerts
• Access to member-exclusive events and networking opportunities
• Invitation to the CSOA Annual Meeting
• 15% savings on Symphony Store merchandise
Overture Council Luxe Membership Benefits
• All previous benefits, plus:
• Free tickets to Soundpost events and the Fashion in Music fundraiser.
• Access to additional OC Luxe exclusive events.
Want to learn about more exciting ways to get involved with the CSO? Joining the Associate Governing Members might be right for you.
Upcoming Events
New events are added throughout the CSO season. To stay up to date on all Overture Council activities, you can follow our full calendar here.
• Saturday, September 12, 2026: Overture Council Season Kick-off Party
• Saturday, September 19, 2026: OC Concert Highlight: Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn
• Thursday, October 1, 2026: OC Concert Highlight: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
• Saturday, November 7, 2026: OC Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Explore the other side of Symphony Center through Soundpost, the Overture Council’s preconcert series that explores music’s cutting edge.
Overture Council Executive Committee
President
Matthew Fry
President-elect
Suet Lee
Communications Chair
Ben Bauer
External Relations Chair
Geetha Somayajula
Internal Relations Chair
Ben Stewart
Members at Large
Ken Zhang
Jeremy Burroughs
Membership Chair
Dan Bohlmann
Social Media Chair
Jackson Chen
Soundpost Chair
Maud Squires
Soundpost-elect
Blake Bonaparte
Immediate Past President
Leah Williams