Victory Gardens Theater – Chicago Stories 2012
Auction Ends: Apr 22, 2012 09:00 PM EDT

Theater

Chicago a cappella

Item Number
113
Estimated Value
50 USD
Opening Bid
30 USD

Item Description

Win this gift certificate to experience one of Chicago a cappella's upcoming programs in their 2012-2013 season.

 

If you haven't heard about Chicago a cappella, they were featured on Fox News Chicago, singing an excerpt from Paul Carey’s arrangement of “Blin’ Man” from their concert “Wade in the Water.”
 
 
You should really try to win these 2 general seating tickets and experience this for yourself and a friend.

 

Chicago a cappella is a creative enterprise devoted to furthering the art of singing together without instruments.

Founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Miller

 

An ensemble of professional singers founded in 1993 by Jonathan Miller (right),Chicago a cappella presents an annual Chicago-area subscription series, creates studio recordings as well as live and broadcast-media musical content, and gives performances on tour and in special engagements. Long recognized for vocal virtuosity and innovative programming, the ensemble enjoys a reputation as a leader in the choral field.

 

With more than 325 concerts to its credit, Chicago a cappella has produced more than 200 performances on its Chicago-based series. On tour, the group has appeared in 11 American states and in Mexico.  The ensemble has been heard frequently on WFMT radio and through broadcasts distributed by American Public Media, including the highly-regarded Performance Today.   The ensemble has produced eight CD recordings of music ranging from Renaissance masses to contemporary works.

 

From its inception, Chicago a cappella has been a champion of living composers. Since 1993 the group has presented more than 100 works in their world, national, or local premiere. Chicago a cappella has commissioned new music from composers such as Joseph Jennings, Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, Rollo Dilworth, Tania León, and Ezequiel Viñao.

 

 

Item Special Note

Chicago a cappella performs at a variety of venues throughout Chicago and the Chicago suburbs. You'll be sure to find a show that's just right for you!

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