"American Crossroads" choral concert by City Voices
City Voices presents a program of American choral music that spans eras and genres and reflects a nation shaped by movement, tension, and possibility.
Spirituals such as “Elijah Rock” will stand alongside Ruth Crawford Seeger’s searching “Chant,” Scott Joplin’s “A Real Slow Drag,” and choral reimaginings of familiar texts and tunes, including “Nearer, My God, to Thee” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Contemporary reflections by Eric Whitacre and Ola Gjeilo will invite stillness and introspection. And folk songs will remind audiences that American music is lived, shared, and sung.
From its earliest songs to contemporary voices, American music has always lived at the intersection of place, belief, and change. American Crossroads offers an honest, wide-angled portrait of where we are now and listens closely — to history, to the present moment, and to the many paths forward.
ABOUT CITY VOICES
City Voices is one of the most versatile chamber choruses in the Chicago area. Founded in 2009 in Oak Park, it has built a strong reputation as a welcoming group of experienced nonprofessional singers committed to high-quality performances. City Voices explores challenging, eclectic, and inspiring music from the vast global span of choral repertoire. The ensemble prepares a carefully curated repertoire each season and shares the beauty of that music in a series of public performances.
ABOUT WILLIAM CHIN
Director William Chin is a leading figure in the Chicago choral scene. He is founder and artistic director of The Oriana Singers, an international-prize-winning vocal ensemble, and is active as a conductor in the Chicago area. Mr. Chin’s past positions have included Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Artistic Director of Chicago Children’s Choir, and Artistic Director of Pro Musica Youth Chorus.
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