About ChiME
Our HistoryFounded as the Suzuki-Orff School for Young Musicians in 1981, we launched our inaugural classes teaching 15 families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds through our unique curriculum integrating the Suzuki and Orff methodologies. In 1986, we expanded on our goal to make music education available to children in Chicago by establishing partnerships with a number of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In 2014, we began doing business as the Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME).
Who we ServeThrough our programs and music therapy services, today we serve nearly 3,300 children every year at our location in West Town and 26 partner organizations, 17 of which are Chicago Public Elementary schools. Approximately 35% of the children we serve have diverse learning abilities and over 70% of the children we serve are economically disadvantaged.
We serve the Chicagoland through our:
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Why we ServeAt ChiME we believe that everyone should have access to culturally responsive music programs that prioritize both the joy of active participation and the development of life skills. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students to tap into their creativity, express themselves musically, be part of an inclusive community, and reach their true potential.
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Our vision is that our work will inspire a higher level of humanity through music.
