Eight Ravinia Women's Board members attend the Sistema Ravinia Lake County Middle School Orchestra rehearsal on March 23. After hearing the students perform, the Women’s Board members quickly joined the musicians in the orchestra to experience what it sounds, looks, and feels like to be embedded in the ensemble.
Read Morertp
Music Discovery Program kicks off in Chicago Public Schools Classrooms
Ravinia’s Music Discovery Program is off to a great start in Chicago Public Schools. Students are having a blast learning more about music concepts, taking part in musical activities, and more this year.
Every classroom is different in how they introduce music through the program, but ultimately the program enhances students’ musical skills by providing teaching artists for multi-week, interactive music residencies in classrooms all while also providing enrichment opportunities to the classroom teachers who have the opportunity to attend music education workshops throughout the school year.
Read More
Sistema Ravinia Orchestras Shine in Winter Concerts
Sistema Ravinia students showcased their musical talents and holiday cheer at the Sistema Ravinia Lake County and Sistema Ravinia Austin & Lawndale concerts this week.
Read More
Thank You Discovery Program Teachers!
Every summer, Music Discovery Program teachers are invited to enjoy a concert on the lawn with their colleagues and school community members for Ravinia Nights. The outing is an opportunity for the teachers to celebrate the end of the school year and feel connected to Ravinia.
Read More
Reach Teach Play's "REACH" Brings Music to Thousands this Summer
Over 75,000 community members are served through Ravinia's Reach Teach Play Programs each year, ensuring that music education remains accessible to all. Our programs are designed to educate, foster diverse audience involvement, and provide the population with equitable access to live music experiences in their communities and at Ravinia. Programs that extend Ravinia’s REACH programs bring the joy of music to thousands throughout the Chicago area through programs like Classical Invitations, Ravinia Nights, Kids Lawn, Words & Music, and Opportunity Lawn Pass. Learn more about the programs that are in full swing throughout the entire summer!
Read More
Bid on Summer Fun & Support Reach Teach Play in the Music Matters Preview Auction!
As we ramp up to the 2022 season, the Ravinia Associates Board looks forward to holding an online Silent Auction to kick off their annual fundraising for Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs. You can support the Associates and Reach Teach Play from home by bidding on an array of exciting summer auction packages, all available on your phone or computer!
Read More
Reach Teach Play’s Music Discovery Program celebrates 25th Anniversary
Ravinia’s Music Discovery Program celebrates its 25th anniversary! The residency-based program, one of Reach Teach Play’s nine music education programs, started in 10 schools in 1997 and currently serves more than 20, reaching over 3,000 Chicago Public Schools students a year. Get to know RTP with photos and video from four recent performances at Chicago area schools.
Read More
Reach Teach Play brings virtual live performance to families
Reach Teach Play’s Music Discovery Program brought students and their families together for a virtual live performance of the Green Golly & Her Golden Flute, a picture book, based on the Parents’ Choice Golden Award winning recording by the same name, written and performed by Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel.
Read More
Magic of Music Golf Benefit Raises More than $235,800 for Reach Teach Play
This year’s successful Magic of Music Golf Benefit raises more than $235,800. With the Women’s Board Gala Benefit and the Ravinia Associates Board’s Music Matters, the Golf Benefit is one of three Ravinia fundraisers that support Reach Teach Play.
Read More