Chicago a cappella Presents “Holidays a cappella” Throughout Chicagoland December 6 – 14, 2024
Chicago a cappella (CAC), Chicago’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, will continue its 2024/25 season this December with Holidays a cappella, a concert designed to spread holiday cheer to the entire family. The program retells the beloved tale A Child’s Christmas in Wales by poet Dylan Thomas. Three-time Jeff award winning actor Greg Vinkler joins the artists of Chicago a cappella under the direction of Co-Music Directors John William Trotter and Ryan Cox to bring this story to life.
A four-concert tour begins on December 6, 2024, and travels around Chicagoland with stops in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville. Additionally, a special hour-long Holidays a cappella Family Edition, specifically programmed for families and children, will be held on December 7, 2024, at the Old Town School of Folk Music
“Holidays a cappella is really about the warmth, nostalgia, and joy of the season,” noted John William Trotter, Artistic Director of Chicago a cappella. “It’s a program that blends tradition and surprise—from the timeless beauty of ‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’ to the soulful harmonies of ‘My Lord Has Come’ and the energy of ‘Get Down to Bethlehem.’ Actor Greg Vinkler’s narration of A Child’s Christmas in Wales adds an extra layer of magic to the evening, much like a grandparent sharing cherished tales by the fireside. It’s this mix of music and storytelling that adds a special kind of charm to the evening, reminding us all of what makes Christmas so meaningful.”
Singers for Holidays a cappella are sopranos Carolyne DalMonte, Rebecca Fitzpatrick, and Cari Plachy; mezzo-sopranos Chelsea Lyons and Emily Price; tenors Ace Gangoso and Alan Taylor; basses Matthew Brennan, Adam Kosberg, and Joe Labozetta.
Chicago a cappella is a dynamic ensemble comprising ten talented singers who celebrate every music genre. With remarkable voices, charismatic personalities, and an unwavering commitment to ensemble singing, their creative concert experiences forge deep connections with audiences. Founded in the early ’90s, Chicago a cappella has traversed the nation, collaborating with esteemed guest artists, and earning accolades for their CDs.
Tickets and schedules for all concert performances of Holidays a cappella between December 6-14, 2024, is available at chicagoacappella.org.
