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It is with great excitement that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra African American Network kicks off its 10th season! This milestone is a testament to the dedication of the CSO and our members honoring and celebrating the achievements of African American artists in the music world.

Over the past ten years we have built a great community of music enthusiasts. We’ve enjoyed access to African American musicians, composers and conductors. As we embark on our anniversary season, we have an incredible lineup planned, from classical and R&B to jazz and gospel. We have something for every music lover. The first AAN event of the season is on October 10, featuring Christian McBride and Brad Mehldau. We will host our first reception of the year following the concert. You can explore the entire AAN season at cso.org/aan.

Whether you are a longtime member or new to the AAN, we are excited to have you with us. We encourage you to get involved and to invite a friend to join the AAN.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We can’t wait to share this magical season with you!

Tracy Stanciel
Chair, AAN Advisory Board

In a rare bass and piano duo performance, McBride and Mehldau showcase their extraordinary musical rapport and captivating interplay. The combination promises an evening of nuanced musical conversation.

Following the concert, join other African American Network members in Grainger Ballroom for the first event of the 10th season.

Specially priced concert tickets start at $40 using promo code AANSEASON. A separate ticket to attend the reception is free.

Your concert ticket pricing will be adjusted after you have added your seats to the order. When ordering your concert ticket, follow the prompts to add your free reception ticket to the order. A separate ticket to attend the AAN reception is free and required. For questions or assistance, contact Patron Services.

The best way to secure your seats is to subscribe to the AAN season.

Choose three or more concerts to secure your seats at special AAN pricing, plus enjoy access to additional subscriber rewards.

Join us for this extraordinary season of music and community!

For more information on upcoming AAN events or to find out how to get involved, email Alyssa Greenberg, audience engagement manager, at greenberga@cso.org.

Forward this newsletter to someone who might be interested in joining the African American Network! Membership is free and members enjoy access to exclusive special events and ticket offers.