The Best of Chicago a cappella
A 20th Anniversary Celebration

Fall 2013

Experience all the musical virtuosity, intimacy, and versatility of Chicago a cappella’s first two decades in one fabulous concert.  This showcase brings you spirituals and folk songs, sacred works and pop tunes.  We’ll look to the future with a new commission from Paul Crabtree, the innovative composer whose music we’ve sung for over 10 years.  With poignant music by Chicagoan Stacy Garrop, Rufus Wainwright’s “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk,” and a rocking chorus from Spring Awakening, we will launch our third decade with a bang.  Hang on for a thrilling flight.  Check out the audio and video samples below!

Performance Dates

Saturday: October 12, 2013
8:00 PM

Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

Sunday: October 13, 2013
4:00 PM

Pilgrim Congregational Church
460 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302

Friday: October 18, 2013
8:00 PM

Wentz Concert Hall
171 E. Chicago Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540

Saturday: October 19, 2013
8:00 PM

Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Read our interview with composer Paul Crabtree, whose newly-commissioned work we'll premiere at these performances.

Full program list

Singers (past and present) and friends share memories of the past 20 years. 

Audio Samples

Performers

There is a $2 price increase for all tickets sold at the door of the performances.

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.  Unused tickets may be returned before the event for a tax-deductible donation.  Requests for exchanges for an alternate performance during the same season will be filled subject to availability.

Children seven years old and over are welcome at Chicago a cappella concerts.  Every child must have a ticket.  Discounted student tickets are available for all concerts.

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