chicago symphony orchestra

Family Matinee SeriesFamily Matinee Series

sounds of couragesounds of courage

2016/17 Season

SOUNDS OF COURAGECOUR • AGE noun the ability to do something

that you know is difficult or dangerous

Welcome to the CSO Family Matinee Series!Welcome to the CSO Family Matinee Series!

Fun and engaging concerts for

ages 5 and up

YOUR CONCERT DAY

SUBSCRIBER REWARDS

Celebrate bravery through a spotlight on the musical superheroes of the CSO, the tale of Don Quixote’s valiant and rollicking journey through Spain and Prokofiev’s famous story of a fearless boy who stands up for his friends in the face of a dangerous wolf. Join us for the 2016/17 CSO Family Matinee series featuring incredible stories—and sounds—of courage.

SUBSCRIBER REWARDS SHARE YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE AND SAVE!

Up to 28% savings on the best seats in the house

Reduced, prepaid parking at Grant Park South Garage: $13.75 per park

Exclusive, subscriber-preferred prices for other family-friendly Symphony Center events

Bring guests! Add extra seats to a particular concert at a special subscriber price all season long.*

FREE exchanges.** If you’re not sure what concert you want to exchange into, we’ll store the ticket value on your account so you can decide later!

*Additional discounted tickets to Family Matinee concerts available only by phone or Box Office after August 12.**$10 exchange fee applies on the day of the concert. Must exchange into a 2016/17 season concert.

YOUR CONCERT DAY TURN YOUR CSO FAMILY MATINEE EXPERIENCE INTO A WHOLE DAY OF FAMILY FUN!

Get ready for your concert with a free Kidsbook activity booklet and digital Parent’s Guide.

Enjoy free preconcert activities in the Symphony Center Rotunda one hour before every concert.

Come downtown early or stay after the concert to enjoy all Chicago has to offer.

" I want my child to love classical music

as much as I do."—CSO FAMILY MATINEE

ATTENDEE

Our intrepid orchestra brings the music of classical heroes to life.

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symphonic superhero identity revealed!

Making musical memories that will last a lifetime.

I can't wait to join the CSO

someday!

Continue the adventure at Symphony Center…

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Phone 312-294-3000Call us at Patron Services. We are standing by to help you with your order.

Have the following information ready before you place your order:• Series preference: 11:00 A or 12:45 B

• Number of seats• Seating zone/price range preference (view seat map at cso.org/seats)• Other events you’d like to purchase at the subscriber-preferred rate

May we suggest:

Nov 26 & 27 Dec 16–23 E.T. the Merry, Merry Extra-Terrestrial Chicago! in Concert

STARTING AT JUST $5 PER CONCERT!

6 Saturdays at 10:00 and 11:45 amThe Three Little Pigs DEC 3 FEB 4 FEB 25The Bremen Town Musicians MAR 11 APR 8 MAY 13

Start your child’s engaging journey into the world of music with Once Upon a Symphony, featuring small-ensemble performances by members of the CSO accompanied by vivid storytelling, sets, costumes and images.

Tickets are $17 at cso.org or 312-294-3000.

February 11Chicago Symphony Orchestra Edwin Outwater conductorProgram to include selections from: R. Strauss Don Quixote

How far would you go for the sake of honor and valor? Richard Strauss' symphonic poem uses the full force of the orchestra to tell the hilarious story of a knight errant with the unshakable courage to pursue his dreams. Little did he know his dreams were crazy!

April 29Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Matthew Aucoin conductorMagic Circle Mime Company guest artistsProgram to include:Prokofiev Peter and the WolfSuppé Light Cavalry Overture

What inspires courage? Beautifully depicted in Prokofiev's music is the uplifting story of a boy who risks his own safety to protect his friends. Paired with the imaginative performers of the Magic Circle Mime Company, this program proves that you don't need to be old or big to discover courage inside yourself.

November 5Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tania Miller conductor

Program to include selections from:Beethoven Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

Copland Fanfare for the Common ManMussorgsky orch. Ravel Pictures from an Exhibition

What does courage sound like? What acts of courage have helped everyday musicians become the superheroes of

the CSO? This program explores the courageous qualities seen and heard

onstage by those spirited strings, the valiant woodwinds, the bravura brass and plucky percussion—the amazing

musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

PETER AND

THE WOLFPETER AND

THE WOLF

DON QUIXOTEDON QUIXOTE

SYMPHONIC

SUPERHEROES!SYMPHONIC

SUPERHEROES! SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

INTRODUCE YOUR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLD TO

CLASSICAL MUSIC!

Online cso.org/subscribeCreate a web account to purchase your subscription and discounted single tickets online.

3-Concert Package PricesMAIN FLOOR ........................................................$36–84TERRACE ............................................................... $39–51BOX SEATS .................................................................$144LOWER BALCONY ............................................. $57–105UPPER BALCONY ................................................$27–30GALLERY ................................................................. $15–18

Extend the fun for all CSO Family Matinee and Once Upon a Symphony concerts with FREE preconcert adventures in the Symphony Center Rotunda featuring activities with partner organizations and music educators.

3 Saturdays at 11:00 A or 12:45 B

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220 South Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60604Artists, prices and programs subject to change.

2016/17CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Family Matinee SeriesFamily Matinee Series

sounds of couragesounds of courage

Symphonic Superheroes!Featuring music by Beethoven, Copland and Mussorgsky

Strauss’ Don Quixote

Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf

Subscribe by April 30 for waived fees! Prime seat packages start at just $36.

cso.org/family • 312-294-3000