
Artist Programs & Education Guides
EISMA board members work with professional musicians and Evanston music teachers to create performance programs and custom education guides for each Concerts for Kids show. These materials help students connect with the music, instruments, and cultural backgrounds—enriching music education in Evanston schools through every live performance.
Spring 2025: Chris Greene and Damien Espinosa
Fall 2023: Piraguas y Piropos Education Guide
Spring 2023: Pinqy Ring Education Guide
Fall 2022: Gaudete Brass Quintet Education Guide
Fall 2019: Omar Coleman Blues Band Education Guide
Spring 2019: Ensemble Dal Niente Education Guide
Fall 2018: Saraswathi Ranganathan Education Guide
Spring 2018: Funkadesi Education Guide
Fall 2017: Son Monarcas Education Guide
Spring 2017: Turath Ensemble Education Guide
Fall 2016: Kontras Quartet Education Guide
Spring 2016: Orquestra de Samba Education Guide
Fall 2015: Dennis Stroughmatt/L'Esprit Creole Education Guide