Old Town School of Folk Music

You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to come to the pre-Conference  special add-on at Chicago’s iconic Old Town School of Folk Music Friday, September 27, 10a-3pm.

Nestled in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, where old world heritage meets modern charm, Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities. Over the years and still today many CMN members are also instructors at the school!

The day will include:

• Guided tour of the iconic Old Town School of Folk Music

• Inspiring workshops presented by SaulPaul, a muscian with a message, and Shanta Nurullah, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller and educator.  Learn more here!
  

• Chicago style lunch

An interesting Old Town School of Folk Music fact:

The “First Lady of Children’s Music” Ella Jenkins, CMN’S first Magic Penny Award recipient,  was thefirst person in line on the opening night of the Old Town School of Folk Music, December 1st, 1957

Our Old Town day will be offered as an extra to your conference registration, or separately for Chicago area residents!  There is a $35 discount if you are registering for both that includes transportation to and from the Embassy Suites if needed.

Register before Aug 15 for the Early Bird Special price ($10 savings for Old Town Day)

If you are attending both the Conference and Old Town REGISTER HERE

If you are registering for the Old Town Special day only, REGISTER HERE