Bass Matt Brennan on “Birdland” & Jazz A Cappella
When I start working on a program of music with Chicago a cappella, one thing I particularly look forward to is the chance to dig into the intricate and often fascinating history and legacy of much of the music we perform. As I began preparing the charts for our...
Seeking Submissions: 2025 HerVoice Emerging Women Composers Competition
THE PROGRAM Chicago a cappella seeks submissions for HerVoice, a competition and mentorship program for women composers. A partnership with the Vancouver Youth Choir and the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, this opportunity is open to composers of all ages who...
Artistic Director John William Trotter on “Lamentations”
Everyone feels sad sometimes, and everyone experiences horrible, unjust things. Everybody needs a way to process their emotions. We need a way to name what’s bothering us. If we can’t name it and talk about it, then it has power over us, controlling us and...