Chicago Center for Music Education

04/23/2026

We're back for another Therapy Thursday, and Spring has sprung! Here are some of our favorite songs to mark the season for you to enjoy, come rain or come shine.
What are some of your favorite spring songs?

04/17/2026

The Online Auction to support our 2026 Growing Through Music Gala is now OPEN to everyone! You do not have to attend the event to participate in the auction. Visit https://givebutter.com/c/ChiMEGala2026/auction to check out all the items and start bidding!

Join us as we celebrate 45-years of accessible music making and fuel ChiME's mission

04/15/2026

Don't miss out on the trip of a lifetime! Join our 2026 Growing Through Travel Raffle, support ChiME's mission, and earn the chance to win one of four fantastic vacations for just $100 per ticket.

Win a trip to one of four premier vacation destinations.

04/07/2026

ChiME's annual Gala is just around the corner, and even if you can't join us for this special evening, you can still support our important work AND earn a chance to win a fabulous vacation with our Growing Through Travel Raffle! Each entry earns a 1/200 chance to win a vacation to one of four premier destinations:
Cabo San Lucas, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe, or Porto, Portugal.
2nd and 3rd place drawings will be awarded cash prizes, and you do NOT need to be present at the gala in order to win the raffle.
Buy your tickets today at the link below!

Win a trip to one of four premier vacation destinations.

04/06/2026

We’re grateful to announce that we are recipients of the Find Your Light Foundation's 2026 grant! Their support allows us to continue our important work, ensuring that students all across Chicago have access to quality music education and music therapy services. Find Your Light is dedicated to supporting exceptional arts programs where the need is greatest, recognizing arts education as an essential part of a young person’s development. Thank you, Find Your Light, for championing the power of the arts and helping us make a lasting impact!

03/17/2026

ChiME's largest fundraiser of the year is right around the corner! Join us for a special night celebrating 45 years of accessible music making, and support the important work we do. Buy your ticket today!

Join us as we celebrate 45-years of accessible music making and fuel ChiME's mission

03/05/2026

Therapy Thursday!
Mr. Ryan shares a bit about how songwriting is used by our music therapists to faciliate self-expression, communication, and creativity. Songwriting doesn't have to be initimidating or a barrier to entry - In fact, it can be a wonderful starting point for music-making! Watch how Mr. Ryan turns a classic line from a well know tune into a quick and fun songwriting excercise. Try it at home and let us know: where does the lion sleep tonight?

02/16/2026

With support from Ingenuity and public sector partners, we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring the expertise of our Music Therapy Department to Thorp Scholastic Academy!

In collaboration with ChiME's Music Therapy Team, Thorp Scholastic Academy was awarded a Spring 2026 Creative Schools Fund grant administered by Ingenuity. This grant is dedicated to providing equitable access to high-quality arts education in Chicago Public Schools, and we’re beyond excited to strengthen our partnership and help develop students' sense of identity and creative confidence!

02/11/2026

CALLING ALL STRING PLAYERS! Join us for a week of vibes and vibrations with our Groovy Strings Camp. June 22 - June 26, 9:00 AM - 2:00.
Click on the link to reserve your spot today!

June 22 - June 26 Ages 12 - 18 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ​$425

02/09/2026

Summer will be here before you know it - don't miss out on ChiME's summer programs for children of all ages and abilities!
Head to the link in our bio or our website to register today!

01/13/2026

The next session of Classes for Little Ones kicks off in just a few weeks! Introduce your Little One to music in a fun and pressure-free environment, and build the foundation for a life-long love of music!

Click the link in our bio to register today!