| Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

Save the Date! – Opening Doors 2027

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Gottlieb Hall, Merit School of Music

Doors open: 6:00 pm

Program begins: 7:00 pm

Join us as we change the face of classical music!

The Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI)’s annual fundraiser will be a celebration of diversity and excellence in classical music. The evening will feature performances and remarks from CMPI’s talented fellows, as well as inspiring words from special guest, Principal Percussionist of the Grant Park Music Festival, Josh Jones.

The mission of CMPI is to identify and develop gifted and motivated orchestral students from underrepresented backgrounds for acceptance into top-tier conservatory, college or university classical music programs in preparation for careers as professional musicians.

Proceeds from this fundraising event will support life-changing training, mentoring, and financial support for some of the most promising young musicians in the greater Chicago area. CMPI’s work is transformational and generational and your donations will allow us to create a greater impact than ever before.

Josh Jones

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Guest Speaker

Josh Jones

Thank you to our 2026 Opening Doors Sponsors

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

Prestissimo

Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation

Vivace

Julie and Dan Baumeister
Doctors David Blatt and David Moore
Ravinia Festival
Paul & Lisa Wiggin

Allegro

Andrew Rosenblum
US Bank

Grazioso

Jeff and Keiko Alexander
Will and Kellie Campbell
Jeffrey and Linda Graubart
Evangel Kokkino
Amb. Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.)
Margo and Michael Oberman
Sonia Singh