A Message from Intonation’s Executive Director
Spring Greetings Intonation Family! As we move deeper into a season that celebrates growth, change, and opportunity, I’m sharing news that 15 years after founding the organization, I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Intonation Music at the end of this...
Intonation’s 2019 – 2020 Annual Report is Here!
We are proud to announce that our completed annual report is available to read and share!
Registration Open for Youth Band Summer Camp!
Sign up for a session of FREE virtual summer camp!
So You Think You Know Music? Trivia Night
Calling all music buffs, quiz masters, and possessors of random knowledge - come put your musical prowess to the test! Join the Intonation Music Associate Board for a great night of music trivia on Saturday, March 13th at 7:30 pm CST. The Long Room is donating a...
Intonation’s Deputy Director Featured in the Chicago Reader!
Intonation's Deputy Director Beth King talks to the Chicago Reader about keeping students engaged and creating in Bronzeville during the pandemic - read the feature here:...
Closer By Distance: A Student Music Premiere
We are thrilled to present Closer by Distance, a video made to show you what our listening parties look like in the time of virtual learning. Created by our staff, this video highlights some of this past fall's programs and the incredible music they made. Students...
Register for Winter Programs Today!
Featured Programs: All-City Music and Media Production (Grades 6 - 12) uses a virtual studio, digital production tools, and software to develop students' digital and music literacy. Students create original music collaboratively through engaging activities led by our...
Play It Forward: A Musical Celebration of Our Creative Community
Intonation Music has held unique fundraising events for years, and our guests have shared that what sets us apart are inspiring performances. Due to the pandemic and a need for social distancing, Play It Forward has been postponed and further transformed into an event...
Apply for the All-City Music and Media Production Class!
Register here: http://www.cpsarts.org/students-and-parents/arts-programs-2/all-city-performing-arts/
Join us in our All-Access Band Room!
We are happy to announce a virtual learning experience for Intonation students - a weekly All-Access Band Room! Each week, our instructors will be breaking down a popular song and every class will have a chance to take part in a musical activity together based on the...
Wyatt Waddell on WTTW!
We are proud to announce that Intonation Instructor Dakari, aka Wyatt Waddell, has been featured on WTTW Chicago for his reimagining of the song "Sweet Home Chicago." Read more and check out the footage here:...
CANCELED: Spring Promontory Showcase
Join us and five incredible student bands!
POSTPONED – Play it Forward: A Concert Fundraiser for Intonation
POSTPONED - Play it Forward: A Concert Fundraiser for Intonation Music Intonation is postponing our inaugural Play It Forward concert event at Metro, originally scheduled for April 23, until we can safely ensure the unforgettable night of live music and community we...
Winter Promontory Showcase
Doors: 2 PM Show: 2:30 PM $10 ticket / $5 ticket with flyer Starring: CocoYoyo (All-Star Band) Yozora (Dyett High School/After School Matters) The Musical Crime (Kennicott Park) Euphoric Suffering (Kennicott Park) Omnidrums Golden Panthers (Ellis Park) with special...
Intonation receives Invest for Kids grant
We are thrilled to announce that we are the recipients of a $100,000 grant from Invest For Kids!
Intonation receives additional support from the D’Addario Foundation
Intonation is very pleased to be the recipient of a $4000 grant from the D'addario Foundation to support programs at Taylor Park for the fiscal year 2019-20. The D'Addario Foundation was our Youth Amplifier Award recipient this past year for supporting Intonation...
Devon Fields accepted to Rising Star Honor Roll
Congratulations to TIOTE member and All-Star alumn Devon Fields!
Play Together Records and Intonation featured in the Chicago Sun-Times
Intonation loves this innovative model of giving back.
Intonation’s Annual Back to School Ball!
Take a trip back in time and join Intonation Music for a heck of a homecoming fundraiser! Featuring incredible DJs, sweet treats from Bang Bang Pie, beers from Illuminated Brew Works, raffle prizes and more!
Intonation Graduate Keith Hicks receives scholarship from Foundation to Be Named Later
Congratulations to Intonation All-Star and graduate Keith Hicks for being awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Foundation to Be Named Later! He interviewed with President of the Chicago Cubs Theo Epstein and is one of eight students from the City of Chicago to receive a...