SERIES CONCERT | Program by John William Trotter | Music Direction by John William Trotter and Ryan Cox

Song List
Winter Wellness Drive
We’re hosting a Winter Wellness drive at each concert, partnering with local charities to collect food, clothing, and essential supplies for those in need during the holidays. Partnering charities and their specific needs are included in the schedule below.
Holiday Silent Auction
Shop for gifts for the culture vultures in your life, while supporting Chicago a cappella! Bid on items from the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Grant Park Music Festival, Glessner House, Steppenwolf, the Old Town School of Folk Music, and more! The auction closes December 14 at 8 PM and items will be emailed December 15.
Format
Full-length concert program (110 mins with an intermission) recommended for ages 8+, enjoyable for all generations of the family!
Performance
Dates
Friday
december 5, 2025
7:30 PM
SOLD OUT
BUCHANAN CHAPEL AT FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
126 E. Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Partnering Charity: Chicago Lights
This performance is currently SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist to be notified if tickets become available.
Sunday
December 7, 2025
4:00 PM
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 13, 2025
7:30 PM
NICHOLS CONCERT HALL
1490 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Sunday
December 14, 2025
3:00 PM
PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
460 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Partnering Charity: Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society
Week of December 15, 2025
on demand
Full Concert Replay
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Audio Samples
Chanukah Lights
Si no me dan de beber lloro
That's Christmas to Me
Performers
Megan Bell
Soprano
Matthew Brennan
Bass
Rebecca Fitzpatrick
Soprano
Miya Higashiyama
Mezzo-soprano
Amanda Kohl
Soprano
Adam Kosberg
Bass
Marcos Ochoa
Tenor
Emily Price
Mezzo-soprano
Alex Quackenbush
Bass
Alan Taylor
Tenor
Ryan Cox
Music Director
John William Trotter
Music Director
PATRON CODE OF CONDUCT
Chicago a cappella welcomes everyone to experience the joy of ensemble singing and asks our patrons to abide by our Patron Code of Conduct.
Guests With Disabilities Are Welcome!
Chicago a cappella is committed to welcoming everyone to our event. Accessibility information on individual venues can be found by clicking on the venue name above. To request accessible seating, additional access services or to learn more, please email Sara Badger or call (773) 281-7820×1 with as much advance notice as possible.




