Matt Greenberg on the Inspiration for “History of Harmony”
I’ve always loved vocal harmony. From the first Carpenters record that came into our house when I was a kid (Close to You…autographed!), I was hooked on the lush sound of layered voices. Later, I discovered the music that my parents grew up with in the early...
Seeking Submissions: 2024 HerVoice Emerging Women Composers Competition
THE PROGRAM Chicago a cappella seeks submissions for HerVoice, a competition and mentorship program for women composers. A partnership with the Vancouver Youth Choir, this opportunity is open to composers of all ages who self-identify as female, from anywhere in the...
Upstairs, Downstairs: Tenor Alan Taylor Recounts Studies at Cambridge University
Bridging Worlds Through Music Whether in a concert hall, cathedral, or cabaret, Chicago a cappella makes incredible music. My name is Alan Taylor, and I am a new tenor in Chicago a cappella. My first performance with the group is coming up in April. But before...