We are thrilled to announce that our season will culminate with Juhi Bansal's "We Look to the Stars." This cantata for SATB chorus, percussion, harp, and vocal soloists celebrates the wonders of the night sky. Drawing on myths and writings from different cultures, it embraces our universal connection with a journey through the night sky […]
We are thrilled to announce that our season will culminate with Juhi Bansal's "We Look to the Stars." This cantata for SATB chorus, percussion, harp, and vocal soloists celebrates the wonders of the night sky. Drawing on myths and writings from different cultures, it embraces our universal connection with a journey through the night sky […]
From Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir to music for solo cello and choir, the entire program is one of introspection, giving listeners and singers alike the opportunity to meditate on words of sacrifice, of mercy, of love. We will be joined by cellist Jean Hatmaker.
From Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir to music for solo cello and choir, the entire program is one of introspection, giving listeners and singers alike the opportunity to meditate on words of sacrifice, of mercy, of love. We will be joined by cellist Jean Hatmaker.
We are delighted to invite you to “Crescendo: 50 years and Rising,” a fundraiser to celebrate our golden anniversary. We will look forward toward our beautiful future, honor our decades past and have a lot of fun living this moment. Date and Time: Friday, October 17 at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM. Location: The […]
After a wonderful reception in last year’s program, A Christmas Carol returns to our season! With arrangements of traditional carols and original music by Benedict Sheehan, this performance promises to bring the festive spirit to life in Charles Dickens’ beloved tale. We will again be joined by voiceover artist Bill Rohlfing.
After a wonderful reception in last year’s program, A Christmas Carol returns to our season! With arrangements of traditional carols and original music by Benedict Sheehan, this performance promises to bring the festive spirit to life in Charles Dickens’ beloved tale. We will again be joined by voiceover artist Bill Rohlfing.
In this powerful multimedia symphony, Jocelyn Hagen honors the voices and stories of women from across time and culture. This exciting work features choir and orchestra conducted by Michael D. Costello, and striking portraiture projected live. Here I Am celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment – the culmination of the women’s suffrage movement – […]
In this powerful multimedia symphony, Jocelyn Hagen honors the voices and stories of women from across time and culture. This exciting work features choir and orchestra conducted by Michael D. Costello, and striking portraiture projected live. Here I Am celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment – the culmination of the women’s suffrage movement – […]
After a Crescendo of excitement in our 50th anniversary season with Here I Am, Consonance is looking ahead to an encore: another half-century of compelling choral music. ENCORE: A Future in Harmony brings friends of Consonance together for an evening of food, drink, and live music in a lovely River Forest home. Our board has committed […]
Join us for a moving performance of Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson. This powerful oratorio reflects on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, weaving together poetry, personal reflections, and diverse musical styles to tell a story of loss, compassion, and hope. Through music that is both intimate and profound, this work invites us to remember, to reflect, and […]
Join us for a moving performance of Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson. This powerful oratorio reflects on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, weaving together poetry, personal reflections, and diverse musical styles to tell a story of loss, compassion, and hope. Through music that is both intimate and profound, this work invites us to remember, to reflect, and […]