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Join conductor John C. Hughes for a fun program featuring the phenomenal Monroe Crossing—one of the country's best bluegrass bands. Together, we'll perform Carol Barnett's The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass, as well as other bluegrass/Americana pieces. Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate in a choral concert like you've never heard before
One of today's leading composers, Shawn E. Okpebholo will be joining the Green Lake Festival of Music in 2025 as our featured composer. Spend four days rehearsing Okpebholo's choral music with conductor John C. Hughes, workshopping new pieces, and getting to know him and your fellow singers. Okpebholo is truly a rising star, and this is not a Composer Residency to be missed.
What variety! This eclectic program flows seamlessly from piece to piece and there’s something for everyone. Loosely structured like a Mass setting, the repertoire includes choral classics by Felix Mendelssohn, John Rutter, and Randall Thompson; Scandinavian pieces by Knut Nystedt, Ola Gjeilo, and Egil Hovland’s concerto for bassoon and choir; Russian church music featuring the Bass section’s earth-rumbling low Cs; pieces by modern choral rockstars Jocelyn Hagen and Michael John Trotta; and concludes with a stirring arrangement of Precious Lord, Take My Hand. Click here for the complete song list.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Bassonist Ben Roidl-Ward & Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and twenty minutes.
What variety! This eclectic program flows seamlessly from piece to piece and there’s something for everyone. Loosely structured like a Mass setting, the repertoire includes choral classics by Felix Mendelssohn, John Rutter, and Randall Thompson; Scandinavian pieces by Knut Nystedt, Ola Gjeilo, and Egil Hovland’s concerto for bassoon and choir; Russian church music featuring the Bass section’s earth-rumbling low Cs; pieces by modern choral rockstars Jocelyn Hagen and Michael John Trotta; and concludes with a stirring arrangement of Precious Lord, Take My Hand. Click here for the complete song list.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Bassonist Ben Roidl-Ward & Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and twenty minutes.
In a word, this year’s CMS Christmas concerts are all about warmth. Accompanied by strings and piano, the chorus will sing lush pieces that will illuminate even the longest, darkest nights. Familiar carols and our popular sing-along are coupled with choral favorites to provide a magical experience that is sure to get you in the holiday mood. Perfect for families and friends, these concerts are an annual tradition you don’t want to miss. Click here for the complete song list.
This performance will last approximately one hour and forty minutes, including an intermission. There is no pre-concert conversation.
In a word, this year’s CMS Christmas concerts are all about warmth. Accompanied by strings and piano, the chorus will sing lush pieces that will illuminate even the longest, darkest nights. Familiar carols and our popular sing-along are coupled with choral favorites to provide a magical experience that is sure to get you in the holiday mood. Perfect for families and friends, these concerts are an annual tradition you don’t want to miss. Click here for the complete song list.
This performance will last approximately one hour and forty minutes, including an intermission. There is no pre-concert conversation.
Perhaps our most inspirational concert of the season. Come hear 200 singers, ranging from teens to octogenarians, raise their voices together in a remarkable testament to the power of music and community. Composer Michael John Trotta will join us for a concert of his music, including his new Requiem setting, which was recently recorded by Tenebrae, one of the UK’s finest choirs. You’re sure to love Michael’s lush, melodious music that comforts and elevates audiences around the world. CMS collaborates with singers from Vernon Hills High School (Jeremy Little, Director) and Campanella Children's Choir (Marianna Kosaya, Director).
Click here for the complete song list.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm, featuring Michael John Trotta and Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and ten minutes.
Sublime beauty awaits you at these concerts. Luxuriate in the cathartic beauty of Morten Lauridsen’s beloved Lux Aeterna. This is simply an amazing piece--expressive, rich, and profound. Also on the program are Gabriel Fauré’s ever-popular Cantique de Jean Racine and Welsh composer Paul Mealor’s richly sonorous Stabat Mater. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and Soprano Angela De Venuto.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Angela De Venuto and Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and twenty minutes, including an intermission.
Sublime beauty awaits you at these concerts. Luxuriate in the cathartic beauty of Morten Lauridsen’s beloved Lux Aeterna. This is simply an amazing piece--expressive, rich, and profound. Also on the program are Gabriel Fauré’s ever-popular Cantique de Jean Racine and Welsh composer Paul Mealor’s richly sonorous Stabat Mater. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and Soprano Angela De Venuto.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Angela De Venuto and Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and twenty minutes, including an intermission.
Experience the joy and unity of ensemble singing!
Bring a friend and make new ones as we join together with members of Chicago Master Singers, Music Director John C. Hughes, Pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, Soprano Susan Nelson, and Baritone Nicholas Miguel for a community sing-along featuring Fauré's Requiem.
Participants may either bring their own score or sing from this public domain score on a tablet. CMS will not provide any scores.
No rehearsal or advance preparation needed. Free admission! Freewill donation at the door or online.
Join us for a wonderful program to close the 2024-25 season, featuring Johannes Brahms's Requiem and Ola Gjeilo's Dark Night of the Soul. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and vocal soloists Katelyn Lee and Nicholas Miguel.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Katelyn Lee, Nicholas Miguel, and Music Director John C. Hughes.
Join us for a wonderful program to close the 2024-25 season, featuring Johannes Brahms's Requiem and Ola Gjeilo's Dark Night of the Soul. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and vocal soloists Katelyn Lee and Nicholas Miguel.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Katelyn Lee, Nicholas Miguel, and Music Director John C. Hughes.
Support the next generation of composers and singers as you meet composer Jake Runestad and hear a concert of his works featuring cello and piano, including Cello Songs and American Triptych. Other pieces will be performed by CMS with singers from Conant High School (Tim Koll, Director) and Glenbard West High School (Andrew Jeffrey, Director).
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm, featuring Composer Jake Runestad and Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and ten minutes.
January 19, 2025 - Ode to Joy
Featuring voices from Chicago Master Singers, Lux Cantorum, and Chorusmaster John C. Hughes
4pm Concert
James Lumber Performing Arts Center
19351 W. Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
Tickets: Adults: $20 | Seniors/Students: $10
Share the joy of the season with beloved CMS favorites by Charles Ives, Elizabeth Poston, John Rutter, and others, along with new discoveries by Eleanor Daley, Rosephanye Powell, Kevin Siegfried, and more.
This performance will last approximately one hour and forty minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. There is no pre-concert conversation.
Share the joy of the season with beloved CMS favorites by Charles Ives, Elizabeth Poston, John Rutter, and others, along with new discoveries by Eleanor Daley, Rosephanye Powell, Kevin Siegfried, and more.
This performance will last approximately one hour and forty minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. There is no pre-concert conversation.
Experience beauty and peace in a program of contemplative works, featuring
Frank Martin's Mass for Double Choir. The chorus will also perform works accompanied by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Mark Zelkowitz and Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and ten minutes.
Experience beauty and peace in a program of contemplative works, featuring
Frank Martin's Mass for Double Choir. The chorus will also perform works accompanied by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova.
Pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm Saturday / 2:15pm Sunday, featuring Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Mark Zelkowitz and Music Director John C. Hughes.
This performance will last approximately one hour and ten minutes.
The Composer Residency collaborates closely with and performs music exclusively by the GLFM’s Composer-in-Residence. The Festival has commissioned a new work from Dale Trumbore, and the Composer Residency chorus will give the world premiere. The remaining repertoire by Trumbore will explore the theme of nature. No audition is required for the 2024 Composer Residency program.
The Choral Institute is a beloved tradition at the Green Lake Festival of Music and welcomes anyone who loves to sing! In 2024, the Choral Institute will perform two works centered on nature: Dominick Argento’s serene Walden Pond with harp and three cellos and Randall Thompson’s beloved Frostiana.
Chicago Master Singers frequently tours overseas. The tours are open to those CMS singers who wish to go, as well as family and friends.
CMS is thrilled to announce that our next performance tour will be to Normandy and Paris from June 27-July 7, 2024. Tour highlights include performances in some of France’s most beautiful churches and during a wreath-laying ceremony at the American Cemetery at Normandy, which is especially meaningful as 2024 will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Of course, touring isn’t all work! There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the sights with singers, family, and friends.
An unaccompanied program of French and American choral gems, including works by Maurice Duruflé, Jocelyn Hagen, Jake Runestad, and others. This concert is a prelude to the CMS performance tour to Paris and Normandy in the summer of 2024.
An unaccompanied program of French and American choral gems, including works by Maurice Duruflé, Jocelyn Hagen, Jake Runestad, and others. This concert is a prelude to the CMS performance tour to Paris and Normandy in the summer of 2024.
Meet composer Elaine Hagenberg and hear a concert of her works, including her new major work, Illuminare, performed by CMS with the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra. Other pieces will be performed by CMS with pianist Lyudmila Lakisova and singers from area schools.
Including beautiful arrangements of traditional carols, beloved CMS favorites, and new discoveries, accompanied by organ, brass, and percussion.
Including beautiful arrangements of traditional carols, beloved CMS favorites, and new discoveries, accompanied by organ, brass, and percussion.
Featuring Bach's Magnificat, Händel's Dixit Dominus, and Vivaldi's Beatus Vir, with the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and vocal soloists Katelyn Lee, Carolyne DalMonte, Chelsea Lyons, Ryan Townsend Strand, and Harrison Hintzsche.
Featuring Bach's Magnificat, Händel's Dixit Dominus, and Vivaldi's Beatus Vir, with the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and vocal soloists Katelyn Lee, Carolyne DalMonte, Chelsea Lyons, Ryan Townsend Strand, and Harrison Hintzsche.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s birth: Five Mystical Songs, Serenade to Music, and Dona Nobis Pacem.
Vocal soloists will be
Soprano Michelle Areyzaga,
Mezzo-Soprano Margaret Fox,
Tenor Klaus Georg,
and Baritone Keven Keys.
This performance will last approximately
one hour and thirty minutes,
including a 20-minute intermission.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s birth: Five Mystical Songs, Serenade to Music, and Dona Nobis Pacem.
Vocal soloists will be
Soprano Michelle Areyzaga,
Mezzo-Soprano Margaret Fox,
Tenor Klaus Georg,
and Baritone Keven Keys.
This performance will last approximately
one hour and thirty minutes,
including a 20-minute intermission.
Including beautiful Christmas carols and newer works, featuring the highly lauded Christus
Natus Est by Cecilia McDowall.
Featuring vocal soloists
from the chorus.
This performance will last approximately
one hour and thirty minutes,
including a 20-minute intermission.
Including beautiful Christmas carols and newer works, featuring the highly lauded Christus
Natus Est by Cecilia McDowall.
Featuring vocal soloists
from the chorus.
This performance will last approximately
one hour and thirty minutes,
including a 20-minute intermission.
