About ChiME
Our History |
Our Mission |
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Founded 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).
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ChiME provides access to evidence-based therapy and engagement-based music programs that develop critical skills and foster self and social growth
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Who We Serve |
Why we serve |
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Through our programs and music therapy services, today we serve nearly 3,300 children every year at our location in West Town and nineteen partner organizations, thirteen 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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At 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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