Carnegie Hall officially opened in New York City on May 5, 1891, with a concert conducted by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Built with money donated by Andrew Carnegie, the hall was the home of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra before it moved to Lincoln Center. When plans were made to tear the building down, Maestro Richard Schulze, Chairman Emeritus of the American Conservatory of Music, led a media campaign and fight to stop the demolition. This led Issac Stern to question how anything could be done to save the building, because he felt it was impossible. Maestro Richard Schulze convinced Issac Stern of the possibility of its being saved and then handed him the operating plan and feasibility study that had been previously carried out several years earlier by Maestro Schulze which then enabled the city to purchase the site and declare it a National Historic Landmark.

Day of Pentecost: On 33 A.D. The Holy Spirit Descends

Upon The Twelve Holy Apostles: Happy Day of Pentecost.

We Celebrate annually the Birthday of the Body of Christ!

August 6/19: On this day is celebrated the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ. Giver of Light, glory to Thee.

August 15/28: At your Translation, Mother of God, the hosts of Angels in fear and joy covered with hallowed wings your body that had been spacious enough to receive God.

Van Cliburn, the most beloved classical musician from the State of Texas (which had produced, in addition, scores of famous musicians from all genres), is honored for his legacy and assistance he offered Richard Schulze in the effort to save Carnegie Hall, the Old Metropolitan Opera House of New York (which was unfortunately demolished) and his contribution in the effort to save Felsengarten, the former summer home of Theodore Thomas, founder and first music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (placed on the National Historic Register by Theodora Schulze, President of the American Conservatory of Music). We celebrate now his life contributions to the quintessential art of music performance. In Memoriam, July 12, 1934 - February 27, 2013.



R.A. Moog, the "father of the synthesizer" August 23, 2005



Congratulations to the 2005 World Series Baseball Champions: our own Chicago White Sox!

Congratulations to the 2016 World Series Baseball Champions: our own Chicago Cubs!

The American Conservatory of Music salutes all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. May their memories be eternal. Through the Prayers of the Most Holy Mother of God, Lord, Have Mercy.

Jesus Christ comes to Earth 1,983 years ago, and also on this day we commemorate His Birth and the special Agape He gave to all of us. He is the Savior for all those who believe in Him and His Resurrection. (John 3:16) He is the same: yesterday, today, and forever more: King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, the Alpha and Omega. Glorify Him! Amen.

Christ is Ascended to Heaven and is Seated at the Right Hand of God the Father! Glorify Him!

On the Sunday of Pentecost, the One Congregation of Jesus Christ celebrates its birth: Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who made the fishermen, wisemen, sending upon them the Holy Spirit and through them, drawing in the world. O Loving One, glory to You.