Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 12 Days of Gifting

The Chicago Sinfonietta, under the leadership of Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, announces a "Give the Gift of Music" promotion with a Sinfonietta twist: Beginning Friday, December 2, the orchestra will send out one e-mail a day for twelve days with gift ideas ranging from the modest to the spectacular, culminating in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to co-produce your very own Chicago Sinfonietta concert at the city's most iconic outdoor stage.

"Whether it's what we do on stage, the substance of our education and outreach efforts, or the experience that we offer our patrons, we always strive to do things differently," said Executive Director Jim Hirsch. "This time of year, music and art often come to mind as gift ideas, so in addition to providing a range of Sinfonietta experiences to chose from, we thought we would go beyond the ordinary in our offerings."

The initial offer on December 2 will be $10 tickets for the music loving student in your community. Each day will bring a unique and progressively elaborate opportunity, including packages with such themes such as Romance, Immersion, Education, a unique opportunity to get Co-Executive Producer credit on an upcoming Chicago Sinfonietta recording that includes your presence at the recording session, and, finally, your own Chicago Sinfonietta concert for $50,000.

Funds raised through this promotion will support the Orchestra's education and outreach efforts as well as general operating expenses.

Each day's edition of SinfonEnews, the orchestra's e-mail newsletter, will include full details of the gift item as well as instructions on how to purchase it. To receive SinfonEnews, visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org and click the "Sign Up" icon.
Under the guidance of Music Director Emeritus Paul Freeman and now Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, the Chicago Sinfonietta performs at the highest artistic level and has achieved an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs. The Sinfonietta is dedicated to the authentic performance of Classical, Romantic and Contemporary repertoire and excels at presenting imaginative new works by composers and soloists of color. The orchestra has a proud history of having enriched the cultural, educational, and social quality of life in Chicago, while gaining significant recognition on the national and international stage. The orchestra prides itself on programming one-of-a-kind performances that stretch the boundaries of classical music presentations.

The Chicago Sinfonietta thanks Lead Season Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Supporting Season Sponsors Capri Global Capital and Sara Lee Foundation, and Lead Media Sponsor Chicago Sun-Times Media. Additional media support provided by Chicago Magazine, ABC7 Chicago, Arte Y Vida Chicago, WBEZ 91.5, the Chicago Defender, and Naperville Magazine. For more information on the Chicago Sinfonietta, please visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org.