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Available to all public and private schools across Northern Illinois, the Chicago Federation of Musicians co-funds performances geared for preschool through high school students. Our musicians will perform one 45-minute concert or, alternately, two 30-minute programs for different audiences. Consider pairing up with another school nearby for two 30-minute performances scheduled within two hours! The CFM will match the cost dollar for dollar.
January 1, 2022-July 1, 2025
| Number of Musicians | Total Cost | Co-Pay Amount |
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| Solo (1) | $294.83 | $147.42 |
| Duo (2) | $461.48 | $230.74 |
| Trio (3) | $692.22 | $346.11 |
| Quartet (4) | $922.96 | $461.48 |
| Quintet (5) | $1,153.70 | $576.85 |
| Sextet (6) | $1,384.44 | $692.22 |
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Touch Bass with Alan
A fun and interactive introduction to music using humor, performance and audience participation. "Painless education" not a concert. A conversation with the audience interspersed with short musical excerpts and melodies, sometimes to illustrate or just to listen. A feature is teaching about the rhythm section and what it takes to be a part of an ensemble.
Phone Alan at 847-280-1927
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String Fusion
StringFusion’s school show is a musical journey through time and geography. Led by former Cirque du Soleil violinist Edgar Gabriel StringFusion demonstrates how music from many different cultures and countries converged in the Americas to create Blues, Rock and Roll, Latin, Jazz, Country and Pop music.
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THE ALLIANCE BRASS
Midwestern Charm. International Appeal.
Whether through our collaboration with Reach*Teach*Play Ravinia, the Chicago Brass Festival, or the Dubuque Arts Council Musician Residency Program, The Alliance Brass has developed educational programming and curriculum to musically meet students where they are. For younger audiences, S.T.E.A.M. learning objectives are the focus while for our junior high and high school programs, we provide masterclasses/sectionals, recitals, and lecture recitals. Read more about our offerings on our Educational Programs Digital Brochure or contact The Alliance Brass today! www.alliancebrass.com or Kelly at 773-771-8237.
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The AMBER TRIO specializes in music written for double reeds. Together they play music of many different and diverse styles from the Baroque to the Contemporary eras.
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A Chicago native and member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1964, Arnold Brostoff has successfully combined careers as a violinist, conductor and composer.
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Brassworks performs as a quintet offering child familiar classical, jazz, and popular compositions by a wide variety of famous composers.
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The Chicago Chamber Brass
The Chicago Chamber Brass offer 3 different educational programs to inform and educate their audiences.
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The Chicago Percussion Quintet
The Chicago Percussion Quintet provides educational and entertaining programs for all ages of students.
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The Coalesce Duo
COALESCE DUO is a collaboration between Elise Dalleska and Jeff Kowalkowski. They present concerts of many generes (classical, pop, jazz/blues, American fiddle, new music and the classics of Cole Porter/Gerswhin/etc).
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The Hard Times Bluegrass Band, Keith Baumann
This is an opportunity to experience Bluegrass music, one of the few truly American musical art forms featuring songs and tales of America’s rich culture.
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Hute 47 - Monty and Phillis Adams
A refreshing and sophisticated program demonstrating how two different instruments (harp and flute) work and sound together.
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Jeff Kowalkowski
Jeff Kowalkowski has a solo program as well as a duo and a classical trio.
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Jimmy’s Bavarians can take you on an educational tour through the music of the Oberkrainer, Tyrolean, Austrian, Swiss and Bavarian regions with stop-offs in the rest of Germany.
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Kaia Winds take the “boring” out of chamber music performances with lively, captivating programs.
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The Orion Ensemble is a nationally recognized group performing chamber music at the highest level.
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Phil Passen presents an entertaining and educational program of Music of the Civil War. Phil sings and plays the beautiful and unusual hammered dulcimer.
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The Primavera Players spark excitement with their performances while giving the students a cultural and historical background of the compositions.
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Grand prize winner of the 2002 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Quintet Attacca is one of Chicago’s most dynamic chamber music ensembles.
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Enjoy musician Ralph Wilder and his band in "From Rag To Rap" a bright and upbeat tour of American popular music.
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In this program, the audience learns about various musical styles, cultures and how they work together.
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In their exciting, interactive children's concerts, Wendy & DB capitalize on the curiosity and imagination that flourishes in kids-helping them to discover the world around them through music.
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Sherwen Moore
This workshop is designed to be an intimate exchange between Sherwen and the students of music and the experience of being a professional musician.
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The Renovo String Orchestra
The Renovo String Orchestra members are passionately involved in music education.
