Announcing www.ChicagoClassicalMusic.org: Chicago's First Online Community for Classical Music Enthusiasts.CHICAGO Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. -- The Arts & Business Council of Chicago is pleased to announce the launch of www.ChicagoClassicalMusic.org, a collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. among eight (8) of the area's most talented classical music organizations. The site provides the first online community for classical music enthusiasts in the Chicago metropolitan area “Chicagoland” redirects here. For for the racing venue, see Chicagoland Speedway. The Chicago metropolitan area is the metropolitan area associated with the city of Chicago in the United States. , offering a one-stop portal for both casual fans and aficionados. ChicagoClassicalMusic.org was created under the leadership of the Arts & Business Council of Chicago to demonstrate the effectiveness of online communities as a means of engaging arts audiences. "It is our hope that this creative collaboration will open the door to broaden arts participation and enjoyment," said Joan Gunzberg, Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Chicago. ChicagoClassicalMusic.org explores what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. behind the scenes at Chicago-area orchestras and chamber music groups and provides tools for visitors to learn more about classical music, publish their own reviews, swap concert tickets and discuss music with other listeners. Executive staff members of some of the region's most prominent classical music organizations contribute to a daily weblog See blog and Web log. (World-Wide Web) weblog - (Commonly "blog") Any kind of diary published on the World-Wide Web, usually written by an individual (a "blogger") but also by corporate bodies. on music and the arts and discuss and debate issues with readers. Contributing member groups include: --Chicago Chamber Musicians --Chicago Opera Theater --Chicago Sinfonietta sin·fo·niet·ta n. 1. A symphony that is shorter than usual or that calls for fewer than the usual number of instruments. 2. A small symphony orchestra, especially one consisting of stringed instruments only. (founding member) --Chicago Symphony symphony [Gr.,=sounding together], a sonata for orchestra. The Italian operatic overture, called sinfonia, was standardized by Alessandro Scarlatti at the end of the 17th cent. Orchestra --Elgin Symphony Orchestra --Grant Park Music Festival --Music of the Baroque baroque, in art and architecture baroque (bərōk`), in art and architecture, a style developed in Europe, England, and the Americas during the 17th and early 18th cent. --Ravinia. Development of ChicagoClassicalMusic.org was made possible with funding from The Boeing Company. ChicagoClassicalMusic.org includes the following interactive features: Blog: An intimate, insider's take on the classical music scene in Chicago. Each writer maintains an individual blog, and the entries are brought together on the homepage. Readers can add comments. Some recent posts include: Amy Iwano, Executive Director of Chicago Chamber Music, discussed what she's listening to on her new iPod; James Palermo, Artistic and General Director of Grant Park Music Festival Grant Park Music Festival is an annual classical music concert series held in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is claimed to be the nation's only free, outdoor classical music series. , vowed to stop apologizing for classical music, "especially when people make assumptions that it has no value, that it appeals only to the wealthy and that it isn't 'popular'"; and Jim Hirsch, Executive Director of Chicago Sinfonietta, wrote a three-part series on putting together the Sinfonietta's annual Tribute Concert to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from deciding on the program theme to finding guest artists and funders. Forum: Visitors can discuss arts issues, past and upcoming performances, and favorite artists and composers. They can also swap concert tickets and network with fellow musicians or concert-goers. Music organizations can post calls for docents and volunteers. Articles/Reviews: Visitors can submit their own classical music articles or reviews for publication on ChicagoClassicalMusic.org. Readers can comment on these submissions. Online Chats: Visitors can use the chat feature to chat with other users at any time. ChicagoClassicalMusic.org member groups will soon schedule live chats with special guests, including performers and conductors. Calendar: Visitors can find upcoming area performances and events on a master calendar maintained by ChicagoClassicalMusic.org member groups. Links: An extensive list of other Chicago-area music organizations and venues is available, along with links to classical music news sites and some of the best blogs about classical music. About the Arts & Business Council of Chicago The Arts & Business Council of Chicago (A&BC) builds partnerships between the arts and business that strengthen the management capacity of arts organizations and facilitate business participation in the arts. A&BC achieves its mission by: Lending Expertise - providing year-round educational programs that help arts professionals master the business of the arts; Providing Support - offering comprehensive business assessment and advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal to help non-profit arts organizations thrive; Promoting Business Volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism - by training and placing business executives on the boards of non-profit arts organizations, and teams of business professionals on pro bono Short for pro bono publico [Latin, For the public good]. The designation given to the free legal work done by an attorney for indigent clients and religious, charitable, and other nonprofit entities. management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects projects. In these ways, A&BC brings together more than 350 arts organizations with hundreds of business professionals each year, ensuring the vitality vi·tal·i·ty n. 1. The capacity to live, grow, or develop. 2. Physical or intellectual vigor; energy. of metropolitan Chicago and preserving its status as a great place to live and work. For more information visit www.artsbiz-chicago.org Contact information for members of the Chicago Classical Music Consortium: Chicago Sinfonietta Jim Hirsch, Executive Director (312) 236-3681 jhirsch@chicagosinfonietta.org Chicago Chamber Musicians Amy Iwano, Executive Director (312) 819-5800 Amy.iwano@chicagochambermusic.org Chicago Opera Theater Brian Dickie, General Director (312) 704-8414 bdickie@chicagooperatheater.org Chicago Symphony Orchestra Kevin Giglinto, Vice President for Sales and Marketing (312) 294-3333 GiglintoK@cso.org Elgin Symphony Orchestra Davin Peele, Director of Marketing and Public Relations (847) 888-0404 d.peelle@elginsymphony.org Grant Park Music Festival James Palermo, Artistic and General Director (312) 742-7638 jim.palermo@cityofchicago.org Music of the Baroque John Ryan, Manager of Artistic Operations (312) 551.1415 johnryan@baroque.org Ravinia Adriana Avila, Marketing Manager (847) 266-5000 adriana@ravinia.org 
matt mclaughlin (Member): 8/7/2009 3:24 PM
I really enjoyed this and hope to see more soon.
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