News & Stories
Festival Legacy Olivia Boen Returns as Soloist
The children of orchestral musicians grow up with a unique view of things.
Christopher Bell and the Festival Vocal Fellowship
There are many aspects to the mission of the Grant Park Music Festival. Free, world-class concerts is just one of them. Advancing the choral and orchestral art form is another.
Composer/Double Bassist Xavier Foley and His Red-Hot Career
From Charlie Haden to Esperanza Spalding to Charles Mingus—great bass players form the foundation of many a legendary band, but few step out into the spotlight.
Jeremy Black's 2023 Picks
Each summer, Grant Park Music Festival Concertmaster Jeremy Black travels from Pittsburgh to Chicago for a summer of musical delights. But with more than twenty programs to play, he's bound to have favorites.
Meet the 2023 Festival Fellows
Every year, as Chicagoans wrestle with snow shovels and relentless winds, dozens of gifted young-adult musicians come to compete for a chance to spend their summer with the Grant Park Music Festival.
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Amy Boonstra, Board Member and Festival (Cheer)Leader
Among a collective of Festival devotees, you can’t be around the organization for too long without meeting Amy Boonstra, a board member and tireless cheerleader for the Festival’s staff and the more-than 200 live events.
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Women's History and Festival 2023
During the month of March, we tip our hats to the women behind the music. Get to know some of the composers from the 2023 Festival lineup.
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Get Inspired for the Summer
Need inspiration for your Choose Your Own membership? Look no further! We've put together a few packages that are sure to get you pumped for Festival 2023!
Festival Fellowship Alumni News - January '23
Grant Park Music Festival Fellowship Alumni are bringing a bit of the Festival spirit with them everywhere they go. We are thrilled to share the news that 2021 String Fellow, Allison Lovera, won a position in the violin section of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra this past summer.
Black History Month 2023
It's that time of year when we honor people of color who've made an outstanding contribution to the cultural fabric of our country. It's also a chance to highlight some of the composers who will fill Millennium Park with music.