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Chicago Symphony Negaunee Music Institute
Notes for Peace Reunion
May 22, 2027 — 2:00 PM
Overview
In collaboration with Purpose Over Pain, the Negaunee Music Institute presents a reunion concert celebrating nine years of the Notes for Peace program. Launched in 2018, Notes for Peace empowers Chicago families who have lost loved ones to gun violence to compose, record and perform original songs of tribute. Join musicians from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the families of Purpose Over Pain, together with guest artists from the U.K.-based organization Irene Taylor Trust and Chicago-area vocalists, for an inspiring afternoon that demonstrates the healing power of music.
Tickets are free; reservations are required. Reservations open May 5.
Note location: Buntrock Hall at Symphony Center
Performers
Families of Purpose Over Pain
Musicians from The Irene Taylor Trust
Sponsors & Partners
The 2026/27 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.
Major support for the Civic Orchestra of Chicago is also provided by John and Leslie Burns; Robert and Joanne Crown Income Charitable Fund; Nancy Dehmlow; Leslie Fund, Inc.; the Maval Foundation; Judy and Scott McCue; Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation; and Paul and Lisa Wiggin.
Support for the 2026/27 Notes for Peace program is provided by Megan and Steve Shebik, Theodore and Elisabeth Wachs and Lisa and Paul Wiggin.