Performers Music

Classical Sheet Music, Books, & Supplies
Same location for 33 years We are the oldest sheet music purveyor in the city. We hope to see you here soon!

Performers Music is a classical sheet music store located in the Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue. Since opening in 1981, the store has been owned and operated by Lee Newcomer, a man whose dedication and expansive knowledge has achieved near legendary status in the classical music community of Chicago. We cater to professional performers, teachers, students, and beginners of all levels. Our s

09/06/2024

The 90-minute show is a family-friendly, love letter to Chicago featuring all your favorite Patties songs with some new surprises! Travel through the seasons with the Patties as they recount their favorite memories, heartbreaks, love stories, and lessons learned in the windy city. The program includes nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater gems, timeless jazz standards, and covers celebrating many musical genres ➡️ https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/the-peppermint-patties

✨The Patties & Friends present Sing, Sing, Sing! Chicago! TOMORROW AT 6:30 PM✨

🎟️ TICKETS ➡️ https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/the-peppermint-patties

Join us as we sing about our dear ol’windy town Chicago with original arrangements, new music and of course some sing-along-long tunes to get you in the mood 💃

Xoxo,
The Patties 💋

08/30/2024
Donate to Support Lee Newcomer's Memorial Fund, organized by Lee Newcomer 08/22/2024

We are absolutely overwhelmed at the outpouring of support and kind words in these last few days since Lee’s passing ❤️

Thank you all who have donated, written to us and shared the news within this incredible community. We are still working on details for the memorial concert and will notify everyone when we can.

- The employees of Performer Music

Donate to Support Lee Newcomer's Memorial Fund, organized by Lee Newcomer Performers Music is deeply saddened to announce the death of owner Lee Newcomer. He … Lee Newcomer needs your support for Support Lee Newcomer's Memorial Fund

08/21/2024

Performers Music is deeply saddened to announce the death of owner Lee Newcomer 💔

Details for a memorial concert will follow but in the meantime please consider donating to Lee’s memorial fund ➡️ https://gofund.me/7715e854

Theater Wit: Box Office 05/07/2024

Chicago Fringe Opera presents "Fizz & Ginger" - A Jazz Opera 🍸
Opening May 19th at Theater Wit

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Fizz & Ginger traces the steps of the 1920s New Yorker nightlife reviewer, Lipstick, as she enters a party in pursuit of a story. Hot on the heels of her rum-running boyfriend Benny, she finds him at The Crossroads, mixed with company she’s never seen before. Old Tom Bullock is in town slinging drinks fresh out of his cocktail book while Marjorie croons the tunes of a lover lost to the Great War. Nellie, a writer for Harlem’s ‘The Messenger’ magazine, is there to support her bohemian best friend Bruce who is necking with a man he shouldn’t be necking with. With a jazz combo, this Chicago premiere pays homage to Lipstick’s reviews from the ‘New Yorker’ archives.

Theater Wit: Box Office Fizz & Ginger traces the steps of the 1920s "New Yorker" nightlife reviewer, Lipstick, as she enters a party in pursuit of a story. Hot on the heels of her rum-running boyfriend Benny, she finds him at 'The Crossroads' mixed with company she’s never seen before. Old Tom Bullock is in town slinging...

Remembering Sir Andrew Davis | Chicago Symphony Orchestra 04/22/2024

Sad news!

Remembering Sir Andrew Davis | Chicago Symphony Orchestra The Chicago Symphony Orchestra family joins the music world in mourning the loss of English conductor Sir Andrew Davis, a frequent and beloved guest on the podium. He died in Chicago on April 20, 2024, at the age of 80.

02/11/2024

Celebrate 43 years of Performers Music with us all week with 10% off in-store and online. Sale begins today, and runs through Sunday, February 18th!

performersmusicchicago.com

Ronald Combs Obituary (2024) - Chicago, IL - Chicago Tribune 02/07/2024

We are sad to hear about the passing of Ron Combs, a long-time friend of Performers Music. He was a great musician, teacher and encourager. He taught hundreds and showed how to keep a healthy voice by giving a recital when he was 80. He will be missed!

Ronald Combs Obituary (2024) - Chicago, IL - Chicago Tribune View Ronald Thomas Combs's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

12/23/2023

Holiday Hours:
12/24 - 12/27 CLOSED
12/28 - 12/30 OPEN
12/31 - 1/1/24 CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

11/08/2023

✨GUEST ARTISTS ANNOUNCEMENT✨

We are thrilled to have Michael Oldham, Nikki Krzebiot & our friends The Beaus join us on our Christmas shows! This will be the most magical (and musical) holiday season yet 🎄🎶💗

🎟 https://www.thepeppermintpatties.com/ 🎟

12/15 Venus Cabaret Theater @ 7:00PM
12/17 HeyNonnyAH @2:00PM

xoxo,
The Patties 💋

10/12/2023

Celebrate the autumn air and 125 years of the Fine Arts Building with Performers Music! Our Fall Sale starts tomorrow Friday, October 13th, and runs through Friday, October 20th—10% all purchases, in-store and online.

https://www.performersmusicchicago.com/

Photos from William Harris Lee & Co.'s post 10/11/2023
08/13/2023

✨ The Peppermint Patties Present: Sing, Sing, Sing! Our 2023 summer cabaret ✨

TICKETS ON SALE NOW ➡️ https://ci.ovationtix.com/35981/production/1171853

Featuring : Michael Oldham, Kyle Russell of The Beaus & introducing the 4th Pattie Nikki Krzebiot 🤩

You don’t want to miss this musical event!

08/13/2023

Don't let summer slip away without a night at Chicago's summer music sensation--the Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park. Reserved seating is still available!

🎻 Hadelich Plays Prokofiev → bit.ly/Hadelich-GPMF
🎹 Hough Plays Mendelssohn → bit.ly/Hough-GPMF
🎶 Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances → bit.ly/Rachmaninov-GPMF
🎼 Full Calendar → grantparkmusicfestival.com/2023-season

08/13/2023

In conjunction with the 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago,­ Fourth Church and Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago are hosting a series of free noonday organ concerts on themes of global justice and peace. The August 14–18 ­concerts will be presented by organist Michael Shawgo at 12:00 p.m. at Second Presbyterian (1936 S. Michigan) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and by John Sherer at Fourth Church at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

Chicago Cabaret Week | Choose Chicago 05/15/2023

So many fun performances this week to celebrate !

Chicago Cabaret Week | Choose Chicago Come experience Chicago Cabaret Week, March 20-30, at intimate venues around the city as artists bring you their personal renditions of the Great American Songbook, blues, jazz, burlesque, pop, comedy and Broadway. Get carried away by Chicago Cabaret!

Sounds of Pride 2023 | Chicago Fringe Opera 05/12/2023

Sounds of Pride 2023 | Chicago Fringe Opera Celebrate Pride w/ Chicago Fringe Opera & United Pride - featuring Spice Note Tequila cocktails & a brief program composed & performed by LGBTQ individuals.

05/04/2023

Remember to visit Performers Music after your downtown Chicago appointments, they have a fantastic selection of sheet music, batons, recorders, and it's a perfect excuse to ride our favorite elevator to the 9th floor!!!

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2023 Season 05/04/2023

Just a few more weeks until we kick off summer with Grant Park Music Festival!

2023 Season View the season lineup for the 2023 Grant Park Music Festival

03/09/2023

The Tower Chorale is proud to present the annual choral masterworks concert on March 11and 12, 2023. The program will feature Anton Bruckner’s expressive and powerful Mass No. 2 in E-minor. The mass was commissioned in 1866 by the Archbishop of Linz for the dedication of the Votive Chapel of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Get tickets here ➡️ https://towerchorale.choirgenius.com/storefront

3️⃣ MORE DAYS!!! 🎶🎶🎶🤩
Get your ticket HERE: https://towerchorale.choirgenius.com/storefront

The Chorale, conducted by Music Director Patrick Godon, will be accompanied by the renowned International Chamber Artists Wind Ensemble. In addition, the Chorale will also perform two pieces by celebrated American composer Leo Nestor, and the stunning Agnus Dei/Lacrimosa, an encore performance from a previous virtual classical concert, arranged by Patrick Godon and Anastasia Cameron Balmer.

This concert is generously sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council Agency

Photos from Chicago Symphony Orchestra's post 03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Chicago Currents | Chicago Fringe Opera 03/02/2023

✨Chicago Fringe Opera Presents: CHICAGO CURRENTS // Celebrating Chicago's Waterways✨

Join us for a staged art song concert that draws inspiration from the land and water that Chicago is built on, featuring an ensemble of five singers, piano and violin. CFO welcomes Kirsten C. Kunkle, soprano, and citizen of the Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek) Nation, to perform several art songs set to the poetry of her own Native ancestor, Alex Posey, as well as songs that honor the Indigenous tribes of Chicago.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-currents-tickets-560849775777

Chicago Currents | Chicago Fringe Opera Join us for a staged art song concert that draws inspiration from the land and water that Chicago is built on, featuring an ensemble of five singers, piano and violin. CFO welcomes Kirsten C. Kunkle, soprano, and citizen of the Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek) Nation, to perform several art songs set to the...

Hit The Road Jack - LIVE // The Peppermint Patties 02/04/2023

REGISTER HERE FOR TICKETS ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wont-you-be-my-galentine-registration-517106859537

Hit The Road Jack - LIVE // The Peppermint Patties The Peppermint Patties present "Hit the Road Jack" originally recorded by Ray Charles live from our July 2022 cabaret show "Sing, Sing, Sing".Recorded at Ven...

12/22/2022

Due to the predicted storm warning we will be closing at 3pm today, and will remain closed tomorrow. We will reopen Saturday from 10am-3pm. See our website for possible updates or call 312-987-1196. Thanks for your understanding!

Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy | The Peppermint Patties 12/14/2022

Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy | The Peppermint Patties The Peppermint Patties present "Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy" (Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand cover) live from our "Sing Sing Sing" cabaret show July...

Conductor making debut for Chicago Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to helping war-torn Ukraine 12/13/2022

Conductor making debut for Chicago Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to helping war-torn Ukraine "It has been for me really important to show Ukrainians that though I'm Finn, I'm standing with them and I'm not afraid," said Dalia Stasevska.

11/30/2022

This weekend!

✨Christmas with The Peppermint Patties opens THIS SATURDAY 12/3✨

Get into the holiday spirit this weekend by joining The Patties in a whimsical and heartwarming cabaret show at Venus Cabaret Theater 🎄

🎟Use code BOOGIE20 for 20% off your tickets ➡️ https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/christmas-with-the-peppermint-patties

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