If you have visited chicagoclassicalmusic.org before you have probably noticed that the site looks quite different.  We have made a number of changes that are now visible, and we are pre-testing the site as we speak prior to our “official” unveiling in a few weeks. 

Keep an eye us as we will be offering a number of new functions including discounted tickets and some incredible music free to registered users through the Hot Deals section.  The calendar is also evolving and we invite submissions from ALL classical music organizations.  Most of all, we want your feedback on these changes and on any sections of the site that aren’t working exactly right, so PLEASE tell us what you like or don’t like either in the comments section of this blog or through comments to our webmaster and Site Manager, Angela Golden.

How have we accomplished all of this?  First we must thank our principal sponsor, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, who just renewed funding of this site for the next three years.  We must also thank all our member organizations, our executive committee comprised of Kevin Giglinto, Jim Palermo, Amy Iwano, Brian Dickie, Matt DeStefano, Jim Ginsberg, yours truly and our in-kind sponsors, the Silverman Group and Patron Technology. 

As noted above, Angela Golden is our Webmaster/Site Manager and we thank her for her contributions to the redevelopment of the site. 

We hope you enjoy the new functions and the new look of the site.  Please do let us know what you think and how we can continue to improve this site to best serve your interests.