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"Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable." - Leonard Bernstein

Recent News

October 2022: JAM Orchestra's Dr. Seuss at the Opera concert for kids was presented at the Skokie Theatre, featuring soprano Desireé Hassler and mezzo-soprano Colleen Bruton. Over 200 audience members were introduced to opera and classical music at this unique concert experience. 

Upcoming Events

Merrily We Roll Along - by Stephen Sondheim & George Furth
June 26 - July 23, 2023
Blank Theatre Company
Directed by Danny Kapinos, Music Direction by Aaron Kaplan
Tickets: https://www.blanktheatrecompany.org/​

Chicago Suzuki Institute
July 1 - 9, 2023
Hosted at Trinity International University
2065 Half-Day Road, Bannockburn 
Information: www.musicinst.org/csi

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (with 20-piece orchestra)
July 21 - 30, 2023
Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center
​Directed by Karen Shuman, Music Direction by Aaron Kaplan 
225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=bdp

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - In Concert
A collaboration between JAM Orchestra & Imprint Choir 
August 19, 2023 - 2pm and 7:30pm 
Glenview Community Church
1000 Elm St, Glenview
Tickets: www.jamorchestra.org

The Addams Family
September 14 - October 15
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Directed by Robbie Simpson, Music Direction by Aaron Kaplan
111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights
Tickets: www.metropolisarts.com/event/the-addams-family-2324-season/