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Notes for Peace
Oct 18, 2025 — 2:00 PM
Overview
Launched in March 2018 in partnership with Purpose Over Pain, the Notes for Peace program uses the therapeutic benefits of music to support families who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
With guidance from the Civic Fellows, guest teaching artists from the U.K.-based Irene Taylor Trust and professional vocalists, parents compose, perform live and professionally record their music, which is then featured alongside family photos and lyrics on notesforpeace.org.
Join the families and musicians for a concert featuring the brand-new songs written this fall.
Note New Location: Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave. (near the Damen Blue Line CTA station in Wicker Park)
Tickets for the concert will be honored at the new venue. No further action is required. For additional ticket options, contact Patron Services.
Tickets are free; reservations are required.
Major support for the Negaunee Music Institute’s community programming is provided by Lisa & Paul Wiggin.
Support for the 2025/26 Notes for Peace program is provided by Megan and Steve Shebik, Theodore and Elisabeth Wachs and Lisa and Paul Wiggin.
Performers
Musicians from The Irene Taylor Trust
Families of Purpose Over Pain
Melinda Alberty
Vocals
Jenipher Jones
Vocals
Sponsors & Partners
The 2025/26 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Major support for the Negaunee Music Institute’s community programming is provided by Lisa & Paul Wiggin.
Support for the 2025/26 Notes for Peace program is provided by Megan and Steve Shebik, Theodore and Elisabeth Wachs and Lisa and Paul Wiggin.