Mallory Welsch Joins American Music Institute Faculty to Teach Violin and Viola in Clarendon Hills and Downers Grove
American Music Institute announced that violist and educator Mallory Welsch has joined its faculty.
Chicago Classical Music News Coverage
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Chicago.
MESSIAH Will Herald Holiday Season at Camerata Chicago
Conductor Drostan Hall leads Camerata Chicago in performances of Handel's MESSIAH and ZADOK THE PRIEST across Illinois venues, featuring countertenor Key'mon Murrah and mezzo-soprano Camille Robles.
Tammy McCann Jazz Christmas to Open at Nichols Concert Hall
Jazz vocalist Tammy McCann returns as Artist in Residence to present a holiday concert combining jazz and rhythm and blues with special guest musicians at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra to Present HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR at Raue Center
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual Holiday Spectacular Concert at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH to be Presented by Third Coast Symphony
Third Coast Symphony will present two performances of HANDEL'S MESSIAH at the South Shore Cultural Center and Studebaker Theater in Chicago, featuring soloists and the Roosevelt University/CCPA Chorus.
Avant Symphony Orchestra to Present UNSTUCK IN TIME by Thomas Nickell
The Avant Symphony Orchestra will perform composer-pianist Thomas Nickell's UNSTUCK IN TIME alongside works by Bortkiewicz and Beethoven at Lake Forest's Gorton Center.
Madison Finke Joins American Music Institute Faculty
Opera singer and mezzo-soprano Madison Finke has joined American Music Institute as a voice and piano instructor, bringing over a decade of professional performance experience.
Alessandro Tenorio-Bucci Joins American Music Institute Faculty
Clarinetist and saxophonist Alessandro Tenorio-Bucci has joined American Music Institute's faculty, bringing orchestral and freelance performance experience to the music education institution's winds program.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Open Camerata Chicago Season
Camerata Chicago will present Mendelssohn's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM alongside Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante and the world premiere of Tony Payne's FANTASY ON ENGLISH MELODIES across three Chicago-area venues.
Chicago Violin Competition to Open Registration for 2026
The online international violin competition invites violinists ages 7-28 to register for its 2026 edition.
Matthew Hagle to Perform FROM PAGE TO PIANO at Nichols Concert Hall
Pianist Matthew Hagle will perform works by Brahms, Ravel, and Schumann in a program exploring the connection between music and literature at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
Third Coast Symphony to Present RHAPSODY IN BLUE and 007 Holiday Concerts
The newly merged Third Coast Symphony will perform at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, featuring pianist Jeremy Vigil, a world premiere by Kareem Roustom, and a James Bond-themed holiday concert with vocalist Cheryl Wilson.
Formosa Quartet to Open Nichols Concert Hall Presents Season
The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition winners will perform Bartók's String Quartet No.
Chicago Violin Competition to Open Registration for 2026 Edition
The online international competition will welcome violinists ages 7 to 28 in Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions, with cash prizes and a global virtual stage for participants.
Yang and Olivia Named Artists-in-Residence at American Music Institute
American Music Institute announced violin-piano duo Yang and Olivia as Artists-in-Residence and college faculty members, offering lessons, workshops, masterclasses, and performances.
Camerata Chicago Chamber Orchestra Reveals 2026–2027 Season
Camerata Chicago has announced its 23rd concert season, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Poulenc and Faure across Chicago and suburban Illinois venues.
Violin-Piano Duo Yang & Olivia to Join American Music Institute as Artists-in-Residence
Yang and Olivia, a violin-piano duo with competition wins and international touring credits, will join American Music Institute as Artists-in-Residence and college faculty.
American Youth Chamber Orchestra to Bring Band & Orchestra Clinics to Chicago Schools
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) will offer band and orchestra clinics to Chicago-area public and private schools, with sessions covering musicianship, sectionals, and collaborative skills, plus optional auditions for its Chamber Music Program.
Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion to Open with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Gala
Ravinia Festival will open its redesigned Hunter Pavilion with a Chicago Symphony Orchestra gala led by Marin Alsop, featuring pianist Yunchan Lim and a special flute appearance by Lizzo.
AMERICAN MAVERICKS to Make Debut at Obama Presidential Center with Chicago Philharmonic
The Chicago Philharmonic will perform AMERICAN MAVERICKS at the new Elie Wiesel Auditorium at the Obama Presidential Center, one of the first performances in the landmark space, featuring guest artists Kishi Bashi and others.
Chicago International Violin Competition 2026 to Open Registration for Ages 7-28
The Chicago Violin Competition (CVC) is accepting registrations for its 2026 online edition, open to violinists aged 7–28 worldwide across Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions.
Chicago Chamber Music Program to Open Scholarship Applications for Ages 7-18
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra in Chicago is accepting applications for merit scholarships and need-based financial aid for its 2026-27 chamber music program, open to musicians ages 7-18.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
American Music Institute to Close Applications for Music Scholarships and Financial Aid
The American Music Institute is accepting applications for Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Financial Aid for students aged 5–18 across its Chicago-area campuses.
American Music Institute Will Present Student Recital at Clarendon Hills Campus
The American Music Institute (AMI) will present a student recital at its Clarendon Hills, IL campus, featuring performers of all ages and skill levels across a variety of music styles.
Third Coast Symphony to Present Free Concert in Chicago With Copland and Saint-Saëns
Third Coast Symphony, formed by a merger of the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra and Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, will present a free performance in Chicago.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7–28
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 online edition, welcoming violinists ages 7–28 from around the world, with prizes up to $3,000 for Senior Artists.
Chicago Kids Chamber Music Program Offers Tuition Discount for Young Musicians
American Youth Chamber Orchestra's Chicago program is accepting auditions for its year-round chamber music program for students ages 7–18.
Chicago Violin Competition Opens 2026 Grand Prix Registrations for Ages 7-28
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 Grand Prix, an online international event open to violinists ages 7–28, evaluated by a global jury across Young and Senior Artist divisions.
Dr. Terry Leahy Joins AMI Faculty as Trombone, Trumpet & Tuba Instructor
Trombonist Dr Terry Leahy has joined American Music Institute as an instructor.
American Music Institute Adds Voice, Piano & Guitar Teacher Madison Colasanti
Madison Colasanti has joined The American Music Institute's faculty, teaching voice, piano, and guitar.
Conductor James Gaffigan to Lead Chicago Symphony, NSO & San Francisco Symphony in Spring 2026
James Gaffigan will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony this spring, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet among featured soloists.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7-28
The Chicago Violin Competition opened registration for its 2026 online edition, scheduled for November 22, with violinists ages 7–28 eligible.
Violin-Piano Duo Yang & Olivia Join AMI as Artists-in-Residence
Yang and Olivia, a violin-piano duo with credits from the Tchaikovsky Competition and performances in over 30 U.
Music Institute Of Chicago To Host 95th Anniversary Gala Honoring Lyric Opera, Bill Kurtis, And Marta Aznavoorian
The Music Institute of Chicago will host its 95th Anniversary Gala in May.
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AYCO to Hold Auditions for Chamber Music Program Summer 2026
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra will present its Chamber Music Program for young musicians aged 7-18 in Clarendon Hills, IL, starting June 2026.
American Music Institute Now Offers Harp Lessons in Illinois
The American Music Institute (AMI) has expanded its educational offerings to include harp lessons at its Clarendon Hills and Downers Grove campuses in Illinois.
Cathryn Cowell Joins AMI as Violin and Viola Instructor Starting March
American Music Institute will welcome Cathryn Cowell to its faculty.
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NYFOS Next: This Now Naked Life The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (11/15-11/15) |
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American Composers Orchestra: New Virtuoso: Low End Theory at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (3/18-3/18) |
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Carnegie Hall Presents: Santiago Cañón-Valencia and Victor Santiago Asuncion Carnegie Hall (11/10-11/10) |
