Location - National Association of Schools of Music

Chicago, Illinois

For information regarding the Hilton Chicago and hotel reservations for the Annual Meeting, please see Venue Information and Reservations.

Transportation

The Hilton Chicago hotel is located in downtown Chicago opposite Grant Park.

O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 20 miles from the Hilton Chicago and is served by all major airlines. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is approximately 12 miles from the Hilton Chicago and is served by Allegiant, Avelo, Delta, Frontier, Porter, Southwest, and Volaris.

Go Airport Express shared ride van service operates from both O’Hare and Midway to the Hilton Chicago. Advance reservations are always encouraged. Click here for the Go Airport Express website, or call (888) 2THEVAN. Please be aware that the shuttle may make intermediate stops.

Taxi fare between ORD and the hotel is approximately $50, not including gratuity. Taxi fare between MDW and the hotel is approximately $40, not including gratuity.

App-based ride services are permitted to operate from designated pick-up areas at both airports.

The CTA Blue Line from O’Hare stops at the Jackson station, 0.6 miles from the hotel. The Orange Line from Midway stops at the Roosevelt station, 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Informational resources regarding arts and cultural attractions and events during the Annual Meeting will be published here. Please check back often.

Performance Venues and Activity Information

Chicago is well-known for the breadth and depth of its arts venues and activities spanning both the fine and performing arts. As you begin to make your plans to attend the 100^th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Schools of Music, the following information is offered for your information and convenience.

General Information

Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau

Time Out Chicago

Broadway in Chicago (Multiple Theatres/Events)
James Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph Street
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
September 10, 2024 – February 1, 2025

Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph Street
A Beautiful Noise
November 12 – November 24

Auditorium Theatre
50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive
Mean Girls
November 26 – December 1

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street

Chicago Magazine

chicagoplays.com (Theatre)

chicago-theater.com (Theatre, Music, Dance)

Choose Chicago (Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau)

New Music Chicago (Multiple Ensembles/Events)

Performance Venues

Civic Opera House
20 N. Wacker Drive
See Lyric Opera of Chicago

Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph Street (Millennium Park)
Thursday, November 21
Ballet X (Mixed Repertoire Program)

Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Avenue
See Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Other Performances
Friday, November 22
Jason Moran and the Harlem Hellfighters

Sunday, November 24
Daniel Bernard Roumain: Voices of Migration and Innovation

Tuesday, November 26
Berlin Philharmonic – Kirill Petrenko, Conductor
Bruckner Symphony No. 5

Music Organizations

Blues Clubs

Blue Chicago

Buddy Guy’s Legends

Green Mill

House of Blues Chicago

Kingston Mines

Chicago Jazz Orchestra

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

Chicago Philharmonic

Chicago Sinfonietta

Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

Thursday, November 21
Saturday, November 23
Hannu Lintu, Conductor
Vilde Frang, Violin

Adams Slonimsky’s Earbox
Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Gubaidulina Fairytale Poem
Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake

Please Note: Beginning July 24, 2024, and without expiration, CSO is graciously offering to NASM registrants the opportunity to purchase tickets presale for 25% off regular prices (excluding box seats). To secure tickets, please visit the CSO website or call (312) 294-3000 on July 24^th or thereafter. Please offer the code “NASM” to receive the discount. Ticket sales will be open to the general public on August 7, 2024. NASM registrants are asked to reserve and pay for their own tickets, as no tickets will be held by or for NASM.

Classical Music Chicago

Fulcrum Point New Music Project

The Grossman Ensemble
Affiliated with the University of Chicago