ABOUT

The Mission of SACMS is to create awareness and deeper understanding of the ancient classical musical traditions of India through performances and teaching, while intimately connecting the Chicagoland community in the culture-transcending purpose of these fine art forms. Year-round Goals: (1) present exceptional artistes from India and the US; (2) connect with area music teachers to encourage top notch student talent and community involvement annually during Sprin (3) organize added concerts in intimate spaces for educational and cultural dissemination as feasible.. Organization History: South Asian Classical Music Society of Chicago (SACMS) was founded in 2012 by a small group of individuals who had a common interest in promoting the traditional forms of this music and its rich legacy. The Society began public activities in October 2012 in donated gallery space on the Clybourn corridor. It was incorporated as a not-for-profit with the State of Illinois on March 8, 2013 and subsequently obtained 501-C3 status with the IRS. Over the years, SACMS has produced and presented a wide range of performances by talented local and visiting artists. Now in our thirteenth season, we have put on events in fine venues, including (among others) DePaul University, Palatine's Cutting Hall, the India National Hub, Indian Boundary Park Cultural Center, and the Merit School of Music, building ties with these important institutions. We are especially proud to have launched an annual student concert with the support of local teachers and of families obtaining musical education online from India. This builds ties and provides budding musicians performance opportunities. These activities give Chicagoans of all ethnicities the chance to enjoy these performances.