Composers with Disabilities and Momenta Dance!

Crossing Borders Music Facebook and YouTube livestream

Join us to revel in the beautiful music of composers with disabilities! This unique program features the world premiere performance of Rylan Gleave's piano quintet "Boyh (bringer of your hair)" alongside world premiere choreography by Julia Cox, danced by Robby Williams and Connor Cornelius of Momenta Dance Company! In addition to these commissioned works, the ... Read more

Free & Open to the Public

Celebrating Juneteenth! at Buttercup Park

Buttercup Park 4901 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL, United States

Be one of the first people to ever hear the healing breaths and sounds of "this is a notice" by the incredible artist The Honourable Elizabeth A Baker, commissioned by Crossing Borders Music in celebration of Juneteenth! Plus, Crossing Borders Music will be joined by young artist and special guest cellist Kailie Holliday! And, we've ... Read more

POSTPONED: Celebrating Juneteenth! at Garfield Park

Garfield Park Gold Dome Fieldhouse 100 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

This event has been postponed because of COVID and will be re-scheduled. "Celebrating Juneteenth!" uses the music of the Crossing Borders Music string quartet to tell stories of the ongoing journey from slavery to justice. To celebrate Juneteenth, a historic date that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people, Crossing Borders Music has commissioned new music ... Read more

Free & Open to the Public

From Slavery to Justice: the Ongoing Journey

Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, United States

“From Slavery to Justice: the Ongoing Journey” uses music to tell stories of African-American liberation. To celebrate Juneteenth, a historic date that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people, Crossing Borders Music commissioned new music of The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, Jordyn Davis, and Jessica T. Carter. Be one of the first people to hear their ... Read more

Free & Open to the Public

Cambodian Museum Mahori Ensemble at Destination Asia Festival

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL

The National Cambodian Heritage Museum's mahori ensemble will perform Cambodian classics at the Destination Asia Festival at the Morton Arboretum. At their invitation, our Crossing Borders Music cellist Tom Clowes will play in the ensemble. The mahori musicians will also be performing Saturday, August 6 in the afternoon. Check out mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/destination-asia-festival for complete festival information. The ... Read more

Free with Morton Arboretum admission

Thirsty Ears Festival

Access Contemporary Music 1758 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, United States

Crossing Borders Music is proud to participate in Access Contemporary Music's seventh annual Thirsty Ears Festival: Chicago’s only classical music street festival! For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood will be closed to feature seventeen stellar ensembles and soloists. Crossing Borders Music's very own Jennifer Leckie and Marianne Parker will share awesome and ... Read more

$10

Night Out in the Parks: “From Slavery to Justice” at Garfield Park

Garfield Park Gold Dome Fieldhouse 100 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy beautiful music in the park, and a masterclass with local young musicians! This event, "From Slavery to Justice: the Ongoing Journey" has been re-scheduled because of COVID to Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1pm. To celebrate Juneteenth, a historic date that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people, Crossing Borders Music has commissioned new music of ... Read more

Free & Open to the Public

Cambodian Museum Mahori Ensemble at Global Garden Refugee Training Farm

Global Garden Refugee Training Farm 4827 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL

The National Cambodian Heritage Museum's mahori ensemble will perform Cambodian classics at the Global Garden Refugee Training Farm. At their invitation, our Crossing Borders Music violinist Rasa Mahmoudian will play in the ensemble. Pictured: the Cambodian Museum mahori ensemble performs with Crossing Borders Music string players at the 2021 Morton Arboretum Destination Asia festival The ... Read more

Free & Open to the Public

We Walk: A Celebration of Black Community

Dawes Park Dawes Park east of Sheridan Rd between Lake Street and Greenwood St (around1413 Sheridan Rd), Evanston, IL

Rain can't keep us away! Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) and Crossing Borders Music for the re-scheduled one-day outdoor exhibition "We Walk: A Celebration of Black Community." "We Walk: A Celebration of Black Community" is a program created in 2020 by the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) who invited Crossing Borders ... Read more

Free & Open to the Public

Streamable Learning: What Makes Music Special? Part 1: Windows and Mirrors

Streamable Learning

This educational livestream is for grades 6-12 students and teachers and open to all Chicago Public Schools teachers and students plus other Streamable Learning subscribers. Registration is required. What makes your favorite music "special"? Is it the music itself? The memory of when you first heard it? The way it relates to your life? How ... Read more