Chicago School of Violin Making, Inc.

03/19/2026

Ensemble Rehearsal!

We're lucky to have a lot of students now who are great musicians. Here's a moment of our weekly string orchestra rehearsal. Today we practiced the Elgar we've been working on, and read through some Mozart!

02/18/2026

Thanks to Chicago Symphony Concertmaster Robert Chen for visiting us yesterday and bringing his beautiful 1715 Stradivari.

11/10/2025

What a night! Thanks to all who attended and contributed to our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

11/07/2025

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, the Chicago School of Violin Making looks back on a legacy that began with Tschu Ho Lee and the Warren family. Executive director Antoine Nédélec reflects on CSVM's craft, community and continuing influence 🎻L in C.

11/07/2025

Open House at CSVM
3636 Oakton St., Skokie IL
Sat Nov 8, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Our Anniversary Celebration is this Saturday, November 8th, at the Women's Club of Evanston.

If you didn't purchase a ticket to the cocktail party and dinner, you can still come to the Open House at the School, located at 3636 Oakton Street in Skokie. The Open House is from 10-2 on Saturday, where you can come see how we've changed, view student instruments in progress, and enjoy some light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special day with you.

10/24/2025

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10/17/2025

Time is of the essence! Join us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Chicago School of Violin Making on November 8, 2025. Enjoy a night of cocktails, dinner, and reflections on our journey over the past half-century. Tickets are $100, and the deadline to purchase is October 24th. Don't miss this chance to connect and celebrate with alumni, students, staff, and friends. If you can't make it, consider supporting us through a donation.

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10/10/2025

TWO WEEKS LEFT TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET!

The Chicago School of Violin Making is proud to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 8, 2025, at The Women's Club of Evanston. Join us for an evening of cocktails and dinner for $100 per person. Tickets can be purchased through our website until October 24, 2025. Additionally, we invite you to our Open House from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the same day to explore recent renovations and current student work. We appreciate your support, whether attending in person or through donations.

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10/01/2025

The Chicago School of Violin Making is proud to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 8, 2025, at The Women's Club of Evanston. Join us for an evening of cocktails and dinner at a cost of $100 per person. Tickets can be purchased until October 24, 2025, through our website. Additionally, we invite you to our Open House from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the same day to explore recent renovations and current student work. We appreciate your support, whether attending in person or through donations.

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09/23/2025

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09/23/2025

Tonewood Sale:
Oct 7, 2-6pm
Oct 8,9 9am-6pm
3636 Oakton St, Skokie IL