Chicago a Cappella
BOARD & STAFF
Board of Directors
James G. Massie
President
Executive Consultant, retired
IBM Corporation
Hinsdale, IL
Jennifer Marling
Vice-President
Senior Risk Principal
Promontory Financial Group, an IBM Company
Chicago, IL
William K. Flowers, CPA
Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
Cedille Records
Chicago, IL
David Perlman
Secretary
Tax professional, retired
Chicago, IL
Claudia Divis
Nonprofit consultant
River Forest, IL
Helen C. Gagel
Nonprofit consultant
Evanston, IL
DONALD G. GWINN
Regional Director, retired
National Student Clearinghouse
Evanston, IL
Stephanie Ito
Grants Associate
AltruNext
Lombard, IL
Robert B. Linn
Financial Consultant to Not-for-Profits
Linn Consulting
Northbrook, IL
Branka Matevich
Independent Healthcare Consultant
Berwyn, IL
F. Sheppard Shanley
Senior Associate Director of Admission, retired
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Maria T. Suarez
Manager, Sales Development and Training, retired
Dearborn Life Insurance Company
Virginia Beach, VA
Staff
Matt Greenberg
Executive Director
John William Trotter
Artistic Director
Sara Badger
General Manager
Kat Best
Artistic Operations Manager
Matt McNabb
Education Outreach Coordinator
Daniela Rozo
Marketing and Production Coordinator
Jonathan Miller
Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus
Patrick Sinozich
Music Director Emeritus
Employment and Auditions
Auditions
Chicago a cappella will be holding auditions for all voice parts in January/February 2023
AUDITION DETAILS
The audition will consist of singing two contrasting selections. One of your prepared selections should be a classical aria or art song, and the other a decidedly non-classical selection. Together these should showcase your technical prowess and stylistic versatility. Off-book performance is preferred though not required. An accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music for the accompanist. Due to time constraints, we may not hear the entirety of both prepared pieces. You may also be asked to vocalize for range purposes and/or perform a short ear-training exercise.
To request an audition, e-mail a note of interest and resume, indicating your voice part, your preferred audition day, relevant experience, and highlights of ensemble and solo experience, to Kat Best at kbest@chicagoacappella.org. Requests from qualified applicants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Auditions take place:
- Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm in Oak Park
- Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm in Oak Park
- Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm in Oak Park
Successful auditionees may be asked to attend callbacks in spring 2023.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following musical skills are required from ensemble members:
Strong solo technique; technical ability to sing both fully-voiced (with healthy vibrato) and with no vibrato; strong sight-reading skills; minimum of 2 years singing at a professional level, with experience in traditional and contemporary music, as well as a strong ear for new styles that may be unfamiliar; expertise at holding a vocal line individually within a group; strong stage presence; ability to respond quickly to instruction in rehearsal; superb language skills (knowledge of IPA strongly preferred).
ABOUT CHICAGO A CAPPELLA
Chicago a cappella spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond. Under the leadership of Artistic Director John William Trotter, the group presents concerts with musical preparation by Trotter and guest music directors. Known for creative programming and a personal connection to audiences, Chicago a cappella performs an annual series with concerts in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville, with occasional guest appearances in town or on tour. Current pay rates are $210 per performance for series concerts and $33.60/hour for rehearsals. Typically, our series concert programs each involve 8 rehearsals and 4-6 performances.
Employment
There are currently no open opportunities.