The Auxiliary Board is the next generation of Chicago Philharmonic’s philanthropic leaders. Our Auxiliary Board members advocate for Chicago’s most dynamic orchestra, bringing new patrons to our thrilling, genre-bending concerts. In addition to bringing new patrons to concerts, these key ambassadors attend friend-raising and networking events to build community within the Auxiliary Board. Learn more about the Auxiliary Board’s events in 2023 below.
Grammy-nominated in 2020 as “Best New Artist,” New Orleans-based Tank and The Bangas are quickly gaining wide acclaim with a soulful mixture of R&B, hip-hop and spoken-word that’s fused into an atomically combustible energetic live performance. Led by the incomparable Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Tank and The Bangas is joined by Chicago’s “Ferrari of orchestras” to newly unleash their music as a massive orchestral concert experience.
Two-time Grammy Award winning bass baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes his Chicago Philharmonic debut in an epoch-spanning performance with full orchestra. Green has established himself as one of the great operatic voices in a generation, praised for his rich tone and commanding stage presence.
Seven-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar nominee Terence Blanchard joins Chicago Philharmonic for an evening showcasing the bandleader, trumpeter, and composer’s greatest works for film. With over 75 credits to his name, Blanchard is a true titan in the world of film and television. Witness his incredible artistry with Chicago’s most dynamic orchestra, including selections from his iconic 32-year partnership with Spike Lee (Blackkklansman, Da 5 Bloods, Mo Better Blues), Regina King (One Night in Miami), and Gina Prince (The Woman King).
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