by Cycy McAlpin
18 Jul 2016
4932
Classical Kids Music Education is a Chicago-based non-profit organization that understands the consistent and powerful correlation between substantive arts experiences and child achievement as well as significant contributions to community regeneration. That is why the organization works to enrich children’s lives and the communities where they live through direct access to culturally significant venues, professional artists and organizations, and high-quality theatrical concert productions while fostering...
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by Cycy McAlpin
18 Jul 2016
4771
Our vision is a society where children of all means have access to music education and the opportunity to creatively express themselves through music; where all children are inspired to engage in their communities and realize their full potential. Irving Park 1801 W Belle Plaine, Unit 206 Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 281-9454 Visit Us Online
by Anthony Martinez
18 Jul 2016
5163
Music Speaks is a music therapy services company focusing on improvement. Whether that means improvement of individual abilities, improvement in quality of life, or improvement in healthcare services already provided, our aim at Music Speaks is to make positive changes. The board certified music therapist you work with closely communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as well as family members, striving together to reach...
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by Cycy McAlpin
18 Jul 2016
4035
Chicago Opera Theater engages curious audiences through adventurous opera experiences of new and rarely performed works. We create the future of opera through innovative theatrical productions of new and rarely performed works. We inspire people to explore fundamental human experiences through arts. We build new audiences through intimate performances and by taking opera into the community. We bridge wide and diverse audiences by offering affordable...
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by Anthony Martinez
13 Jul 2016
4359
This friendly neighborhood institution sells new and a few used instruments—everything from guitars and drums to maracas or an “authentic musical washboard.” One room is dedicated to sheet music, where the offerings range from Mary J. Blige to Wicked. Survivors of childhood piano lessons will experience a rush of nostalgia at the slim color-coded lesson guides for beginners. Private music lessons are available ($36 an...
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by Anthony Martinez
13 Jul 2016
5262
Today enrollment in Old Town School tuition programs averages close to 6,600 students per week, 2,700 of them children. The Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park facilities hold hundreds of classes and workshops in music, dance and art for adults, children and teens seven days per week, 48 weeks per year. Early childhood and middle school music programs thrive in three suburban branches as well as...
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by Odaliss Cornejo
12 Jul 2016
6662
Since 1981, the Suzuki-Orff School of Music has helped thousands of children lead more effective lives through music education. In 2013 we began a process to assess our role within the community and our ability to meet the needs of the community. As a result of this process we developed plans to begin expanding our programming in order to improve our ability to provide meaningful and...
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by Anthony Martinez
06 Jul 2016
5941
1014-16 S. Michigan Avenue was built in 1912 by Christian A. Eckstorm. A red brick 4-story building with terra cotta detailing, this structure was erected by a developer as a speculative commercial building. During its first 30 years, it housed offices for a shingle distributor, a lumber company and an electrical parts manufacturer. In 1941, the building was rehabilitated for the Sherwood Conservatory of Music,...
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by KatlyneCMO
18 Mar 2016
3862
Music is a product of many factors. The more avenues an artist can draw upon, the more original their music will tend to sound. For many aspiring musicians, there exists a notion that being self-taught, often in a rather unorthodox fashion, is what being a successful musician is all about. Although it is true that some rare musicians will thrive with this philosophy, the reality...
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by cmo2user
15 Mar 2016
4304
Chicago Public Library librarians and Digital Youth Network mentors lead workshops to help teens build their skills and create digital projects – from songs to videos to photography to podcasts. The Loop 400 S State St. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 747-4300 Visit Us Online
