The  Chicago Immigrant Orchestra was first established in 1999 by the  Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, to be  presented as part of the first  annual Chicago World Music Festival. Directed by Willy Schwartz, the  orchestra involved Chicago musicians from the immigrant community  representing music from all over the globe. The project lasted through  2004 but had a lasting impact on the Chicago music  scene.

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BlueStem Jazz Presents: Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

The Bur Oak

In response to the humanitarian crises that have unfolded over the past months in the Global South ending with the dire situation in Gaza, the Immigrant Orchestra is holding a concert to fundraise for the crucial work on the ground that Doctors Without Borders are doing.

Humanitarian Fundraising Concert

Links Hall

Performing at Elmhurst University, Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

Sep 20, 2024

BlueStem Jazz Presents: Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

Nov 11, 2023

Humanitarian Fundraising Concert

The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra