of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago
It’s 30 minutes until showtime at the Illinois Youth Center-Warrenville. In the large gymnasium, draped with 30-foot burgundy curtains, four stuffed rubber chairs loom large on stage left and a sextet of musicians are tucked away on stage right. The audience consists of family members, theater supporters and incarcerated teens. The multi-level stage features a…
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Connections are important. Who you know is usually one of the first things that comes up when meeting new people. I think this is especially true for musicians. It seems like every time I meet a musician there is a brief discussion revolving around where we went to school and if we happen to know…
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As I pass Wrigley Field on my morning commute to Symphony Center, I cannot help but ruminate on the 7th largest gathering in human history that I witnessed the other day. The Chicago Cubs’ World Series Victory Parade drew upwards of five million spectators. This gathering resulted in images of crying fans and many renditions…
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