This weekend we’re thrilled to give the world premiere of a piece written by composer Edward F. Davis. The piece, entitled “Sir Loin, the Noble” sets a 17th century poem depicting a hilarious story of “The Knighting Of The Sirloin Of Beef By Charles The Second.” We interviewed Edward to learn more about his musical career [...]
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Chorister of the Month – Sarah Homan
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on December 7th, 2011
Every month we recognize one outstanding chorus member who has perfect attendance at rehearsals and goes above and beyond their call of duty to help the choir succeed. The Chorister of the Month experiences extreme stardom, receives an awesome gift card, and copious amounts of high-fives. Today, we are finally caught up and are proud to present Sarah Homan, our November [...]
An invitation from Mark Tomasino, Founder & Director
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on December 6th, 2011
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and think back on your favorite holiday memories…curling up by the fireplace with a warm sweater and hot apple cider; exchanging gifts with a friend and watching a joyful smile spread across their face; the smell of baking cookies for days upon end; a magnificent feast spread across the table to [...]
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Cooking with the Choir: Episode One
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on December 4th, 2011
Altos Katy & Angela take on cooking a pork shoulder for our Saturday rehearsal. Drinking wine, dancing, and other fun ensue! Follow the link to our Youtube page and check it out! Cooking with the Choir Episode One (Opening theme by Eric Malmquist)
Chorister of the Month – Rachel Mikolajczyk (Alto)
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on December 2nd, 2011
Every month we recognize one outstanding chorus member who has perfect attendance at rehearsals and goes above and beyond their call of duty to help the choir succeed. The Chorister of the Month experiences extreme stardom, receives an awesome gift card, and copious amounts of high-fives. Today, we start with our October recipient. After her being inundated by the [...]
Bring non-perishable foods to our December concerts!
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on October 30th, 2011
You can help fight hunger in our country by bringing a non-perishable food item to any of our three December concerts.
Calling all bakers and cooks!
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on October 30th, 2011
Enter your best holiday recipe and be featured in our December concert program cook book! Each song we sing on the concert will be paired with a yummy recipe.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming winter concert series!
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on October 30th, 2011
WPCS celebrates music with the theme of feasting! As always, our concerts are FREE and open to the public. See Events page for more details.
Join us for two free performances on July 9 & 10 for Assembling the Masses
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on June 21st, 2011
Saturday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Church | 1010 W. Webster Ave., Chicago, IL Sunday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church | 120 E. 1st St. Hinsdale, IL Both performances are FREE. Many of the pieces on the concert are movements from liturgical mass settings, such as Poulenc’s Mass in G Major and William [...]
Posted in Blog Tags: Duruflé, Francis Poulenc, Guillaume, Guillaume de Machaut, Palestrina, Thompson, William Byrd “From neighborhood choir to Oprah, Wicker Park singers keep Wesleyan roots” – Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine
Posted by Wicker Park Choral Singers on September 10th, 2010
When Mark Tomasino ’06 founded the Wicker Park Choral Singers (WPCS) in 2008, he never dreamed it would land them a spot on America’s longest-running daytime television talk show. But that’s exactly what happen on Sept. 14, when he and three other IWU alumni appeared on the farewell season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, performing [...]
