Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
220 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604-2508
HISTORY
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's distinguished history began in 1891, when Theodore Thomas, then the leading
conductor in America and a recognized music pioneer, was invited by Chicago businessman Charles Norman Fay to
establish a symphony orchestra here. Orchestra Hall—the long-standing dream of Theodore Thomas—was
designed by CSO trustee and Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham and completed in 1904, at a cost of $750,000.
Thomas' aim to establish a permanent orchestra with performance capabilities of the highest quality was realized
at the first concerts in October of that year. For nearly the first fourteen years of its history, the Chicago Orchestra
performed at the Auditorium Theatre (completed in 1889).
CSO MISSION STATEMENT
The central mission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to present classical music through the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Chicago, national and international audiences.
The mission is supported by four mutually reinforcing elements:
 Artistic excellence: continued international preeminence in the field of orchestral excellence
 Audience development: leading audience development initiatives
 Education: superior education and community programs
 Financial stability: fiscal responsibility for long-term stability
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Accounting
Budget Analyst
Communication
Design
Electrician
Engineer
Event Planning
Finance
Human Resources
Public Relations
Librarian
Management
Marketing
Musicians
Sales
Security
Stage Technician
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Archives Intern
Artistic Intern
Marketing Intern
Public Relations Intern
TO APPLY
To apply for full-time, part-time or seasonal positions with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association:
 Email your resume as a PDF or Word attachment to hr@cso.org or
 Fax letter, resume, and salary history to (312) 294-3838 or
 Contact Human Resources at (312) 294-3000 or
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Mail letter, resume, and salary history to:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
Human Resources Department
220 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604-2508