Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensem... moreChicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, vocal jazz and pop, folk and international music, as well as a special focus on music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León.
Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. states and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a... less
Chicago a cappella performs Jonathan Miller's wacky arrangement of two holiday classics at its "Holidays a cappella" concert at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Dec. 9, 2011.
Chicago a cappella performs "Save Me" by Robert L. Morris at their concert "Roll, Jordan, Roll: The Spiritual, Old and New" on Feb. 6, 2010, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, IL. The soprano soloist is Cari Plachy.
Chicago a cappella, a nine-member classical vocal ensemble, performed Beatles hits during an Arts and Ideas event Saturday, Jan. 30 in front of a full house in Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium.
A preview of Chicago a cappella's new concert and CD, "Days of Awe and Rejoicing: Radiant Gems of Jewish Music"
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Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensem... moreChicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, vocal jazz and pop, folk and international music, as well as a special focus on music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León.
Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. states and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a... less