Explore, support and influence the future of music by becoming part of Chicago Symphony’s next generation. Join Chicago’s premier young professionals’ network, the Chicago Symphony Overture Council, today!
The Overture Council provides a community for Chicago-area young professionals aged 21-45 who share a love of music and a desire to learn more about how to support Chicago Symphony. Overture Council members contribute to the mission of Chicago Symphony through concert attendance and advocacy of its diverse musical offerings and community programs. Members also receive exclusive ticket discounts, access to members-only social events and other special opportunities to connect with CSO musicians. The Overture Council is also the mastermind behind the Soundpost event series, which offers a unique and interactive experience that explores the many sides of music.
Membership Levels
Join this dynamic group of Chicago-area young professionals aged 21–45 who share a love of music and a desire to learn more about how to support Chicago Symphony.
Membership registration is now open for the 2026/27 season!
Overture Council Membership
$100 Individual OR $140 Couple
Overture Council Luxe Membership
$250 Individual or $450 Couple
Membership Benefits
When you join the Overture Council, you become an integral member of the Chicago Symphony family. The Overture Council offers its members special benefits, including the chance to interact with artists, staff and supporters.
Overture Council Basic Membership Benefits
• Specially priced tickets to Chicago Symphony Center performances starting at $40. (Check out the Overture Council’s Subscription Package.)
• Exclusive ticket offers for Chicago Symphony fundraisers and events
• Free tickets to select Civic Orchestra of Chicago concerts
• Access to member-exclusive events and networking opportunities
• Invitation to the Chicago Symphony Annual Meeting
• 15% savings on Symphony Store merchandise
Overture Council Luxe Membership Benefits
• All previous benefits, plus:
• Free tickets to Soundpost events and the Fashion in Music fundraiser.
• Access to additional Overture Council Luxe exclusive events.
Want to learn about more exciting ways to get involved with Chicago Symphony? Joining the Associate Governing Members might be right for you.
Upcoming Events
New events are added throughout the CSO season. To stay up to date on all Overture Council activities, you can follow our full calendar here.
• Thursday, October 1, 2026: Concert Highlight: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
• Saturday, November 7, 2026: Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Explore the other side of Symphony Center through Soundpost, the Overture Council’s preconcert series that explores music’s cutting edge.
Overture Council Executive Committee
President
Matthew Fry
Activities Chair
Suet Lee
External Relations Chair
Geetha Somayajula
Internal Relations Chair
Ben Stewart
Communications Chair
Ben Bauer
Members at Large
Abigail Saunders
Ken Zhang
Membership Chair
Dan Bohlmann
Social Media Chair
Jackson Chen
Soundpost Chair
Maud Squires
Immediate Past President
Leah Williams