2008 Highlights:

Congratulations to Orquestra de Samba!
Winner of a 2008 International Brazilian Press Award
"Outstanding Incentive for Brazilian Music in the United States"

ODS singer/guitarist Luciano Antonio and EES samba dance instructor Rachel Montiel
accepting the Press Award at the Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on May 10th, 2008

Come and celebrate with us on Thursday July 24th from 6:00pm-9:30pm at Chicago Summer Dance. Click here for more info.

Orquestra de Samba's debut CD, "Brazilian Standards, Vol.1," is available for purchase through our website. Support our programs by purchasing a copy today. Click here for more info.

Want to hire Orquestra de Samba? Funding is now available through the IL Arts Council's Artstour Roster. Click here to learn more. To book concerts or workshops at your school, library, park district, senior center, or community event, call director Chris Hasselbring at (847) 570-0895 or email samba@evanstonescola. Evanston Escola de Samba's classes at the Music Institute of Chicago are made possible through generous grants from the Evanston Arts Council, the Evanston Community Foundation, as well as additional support from the Music Institute of Chicago and Youth Organizaions Umbrella (Y.O.U.) of Evanston.