Victoria Malawey was one of the two composers commissioned by ACM to write music for buildings in the Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago project.  She wrote a beautiful piece for the Arts Club.  Watch the video below! Performed by: Alyson Berger – cello Trevor O’Riordan – clarinet

David A. Jaffe was one of the two composers we commissioned to write music for Open House Chicago.  He wrote a wonderful piece for the historic Newberry Library.  Watch the video below! Music Performed by: Cory Tiffin- clarinet Violetta Todorova – violin

ACM is excited to renew our collaboration with Open House Chicago for the seventh consecutive year.  We’ve commissioned composers David A. Jaffe and Victoria Malawey to write music inspired by the Newberry Library and the Arts Club of Chicago. On October 13 between noon and 3:00 PM we’ll have musicians in each building to perform… Read more »

In his book Vanishing New York, Jeremiah Moss argues that gentrification and rising income inequality are causing the city to slowly lose its soul. Join Seth Boustead, composer and host of WFMT Chicago’s Relevant Tones, for a live broadcast exploring the issue’s impact on music with Moss, Open House New York executive Director Gregory Wessner,… Read more »

ACM is excited to renew our collaboration with Doors Open Milwaukee for the fifth consecutive year.  We’ve commissioned composers Diane Berry, Sarah Wald and Rania Chrysostomou to write music inspired by three buildings. On September 22nd between noon and 4:00 PM we’ll have musicians in each building to perform the pieces every 15 minutes.  Doors… Read more »

The Thirsty Ears Festival is Chicago’s only classical music street fest.  But we need your help! The festival will include two days of stellar performances by classical music ensembles and soloists plus food trucks, craft beer and wine, vendor booths and kid friendly activities. We need volunteers for both days to work the entrance booths,… Read more »