Voices Summer Chorus

About and History
Voices Summer Chorus began in 2002 on the presumption that there were people who didn't want a vacation from singing during the summer. Apparently, this was true.

Unlike the regular Voices season, where tuxedoes and long black dresses are the required attire, we go for a casual yet uniform look. T-shirts emblazoned with our summer theme make for a comfortable, colorful, and cooler dress code.

Voices Summer Chorus 2011 capped the 30th anniversary year with “Shakespeare and All That Jazz.” Joined by actors from Deep Dish Theater performing sonnets and scenes of wooing, the Voices Summer Chorus gave three concerts featuring music by
George Shearing.

Guest artists have appeared with the chorus each summer adding another dimension to these entertaining programs.

• 2002 – “An American Journey” with Kickin' Grass (Blue grass band)
• 2003 – “Passport to Song” with Kahlid Saleem and the Rhythms of Life
• 2004 – “The British Are Coming “with BackBeat Band (Beatles Music)
• 2005 – “Across the Border: Hispanic and Canadian Music” with Los Galleros Mariachi Band
• 2006 – “Gotta Dance” with Fred Astaire Dancers and Cai Flameco Dancers
• 2007 – “A Soulful Sound: Spiritual, Blues, and Gospel” with Jazz Vocalist Susan Reeves
• 2008 – “La Bonne Cuisine: A musical culinary tour” featuring Guest Soprano Florence Peacock
• 2009 –“ The Wild, Wild West” with Native American Dancers
• 2011 –“Shakespeare and All That Jazz” with actors from Deep Dish Theater

Voices Summer Chorus, an eight-week program beginning late May, is a good time to "get your feet wet" with singing. In addition to many regular Voices singers, we welcome folks who perhaps haven't sung in years or who have fewer regular time commitments during the summer. A simple voice placement with the conductor is all that is required for membership. Dues include a chorus t-shirt. An additional fee is charged for the music packet.