What is the Teen Advisory Council?
Old Town School's Teen Advisory Council supports the School's teen programs, works to grow a creative, open-minded youth community, and enriches the greater arts culture of Chicago.
The Council started in the fall of 2015 with six members and the simple idea that teen programming at the School should come directly from teens. Since then, Teen Council has grown to become an integral part of everything related to teens at the School. Council members run events like Teen Open Mic, they help teachers develop new classes and curriculum, they collaborate with other arts organizations across Chicago, and they overall ensure that the School is meeting the needs of its teen students and artists.
Meet the Teen Advisory Council
Grey Baum
I am a junior in high school at Lane Tech and I've been part of the Old Town School community for around 4 years and have been to the open mics ever month since. I mainly sing and play guitar but I also know how to play piano, bass, drums, and ukulele. I love music and going to these open mics so I'm very excited to be a teen counsel member after performing for many years!!
Simon Berk
I am a high school student in the Chicago area who has been playing guitar since I was a baby, and I can't wait to spread my love for music!
Miles Braman
My name is Miles, and I've been involved with the Old Town School of Folk Music for over 5 years! I love to spend time in nature and talking to my family and friends. Some of my favorite things to do are skate and play guitar. I'm excited to meet everyone on the teen board!
Charlotte Braund
This is my second year on the Council. I'm a sophomore at Lane Tech and I've been playing music at Old Town School since I was three. The open mics are such an incredible environment and an amazing space to grow as a musician and I'm insanely grateful to be a part of it!!
Ella Cassidy
Hello! I'm Ella and I'm a senior at Amundsen. I've been involved at Old Town School all of my time in high school, and I love it here! It's my favorite place to spend time, and I've met some of the most incredible musicians (and even better friends) here. I love to play music with friends, watch movies, go on drives with friends, and watch basketball games. Teen Council is a great place to meet people with interests like these, and make great musical connections.
Annie DeMarea (she/her)
I'm a sophomore at Lane Tech and this is my first year on the Teen Advisory Council. I love to sing and I am a member of Uniting Voices, I have also performed in several musicals and operas. Old Town School has been a part of my life ever since I was a toddler and I'm really glad to be part of the Teen Advisory Council because I believe the open mic is a great space for teens to grow and connect through music. I can't wait to see what each open mic has to offer!
Del Foster-Reyes
I am Del. I've been making music since I was 10, and I was a part of the Electroacoustic program at Senn for a semester.
Dalia Friend-Goldberg
Hi, I'm Dalia! I'm a sophomore at Northside College Prep and this is my first year on the teen council. I play guitar and bass and I previously participated in the teen rock ensemble at Old Town School. I love music, hiking, reading, and thrifting, and I'm so excited to be a part of the council this year and to meet new people!
Rowen Fruchter
I'm a sophomore at Jones College Prep, and I've been at Old Town School since Wiggleworms! I've always loved music, and finding such a welcoming community of others who share that passion is really amazing. As a member of the council, I hope to help give even more teens the opportunity to have fun playing music and performing live.
Juliet Johnston
My name is Juliet! I'm a freshman at Jones College Prep. I love to play guitar, make movies, and go to concerts (some of my favorites have been: Slaughter Beach, Dog; Vampire Weekend; and Jeff Rosenstock). The Old Town School community is a big part of my life, and I've been a student here since I was two years old. With the Teen Council, I want to get more people involved in the arts.
Aoife (eefa) Murray (she/her)
I'm a Senior at the Lycée Français de Chicago and this is my second year on the Teen Advisory Council. Music has always been a big passion of mine, as I love to spend my free time going to concerts, as well as playing violin, guitar, singing, and listening to a variety of music. I was drawn to the Old Town School because of the strong sense of community that it offers for teens. I strive to create even more opportunities for teens to play music together and to help grow the musical teen community in Chicago.
Ariane Ravanas
Hi! My name is Ariane Ravanas and I am a sophomore at Walter Payton College Prep! I've grown up surrounded by music my whole life, and started taking drum classes at Old Town almost 4 years ago. I love the sense of community OTSFM has brought, and hope to be able to share that with other young teens around Chicago!
Gil Scheiner
My name is Gil Scheiner! I love theater, as well as Improvised and Sketch Comedy. I've been in the Second City Teen ensemble for 5 years, as as of this year, I'm a member of the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council and a Teen Curator there. Super excited to work with the Old Town School!
Francis Tamayo
I am a junior at Loyola, and this is my first year on the teen council. I have been taking classes at Old Town School for most of my life, and I love it. I'm excited to collaborate with other people who love music!
How Do I Get to Be on Teen Advisory Council?
The application process for the 2024-2025 Teen Advisory Council is now closed. Check back for more information on how to apply for the 2025-2026 school year.
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