An exciting choral concert that includes performances by professional, collegiate, and high school choirs returns to the Egyptian Theatre for a second straight year, Sunday, September 18 at 3 p.m. “The Big Sing” brings together the finest choral ensembles in DeKalb county for an afternoon of beautiful music celebrating the power of passionate musicians united in song.
The concert is being produced through a community partnership between the professional choir Cor Cantiamo and the NIU Choral Department. Dr. Eric Johnson, Director of Choral Activities at NIU is thrilled to celebrate the legacy of excellence that will be on stage for the concert.
“All three of the high school directors are NIU alumni, and are doing exceptional work in their programs,” shares Dr. Johnson. “Additionally, many of the professional singers in Cor Cantiamo are NIU alumni who have established successful musical careers as solo artists and music teachers.”
The Big Sing is an excellent opportunity for the DeKalb community to hear a diverse spectrum of choral music in one afternoon and learn about the amazing music that is happening in local schools and community arts organizations.
Tickets for the Big Sing are available through the Egyptian Theatre Box Office at $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and $5 for those 12 and under.
Sponsors of the event include the Cy Miller Foundation, the City of DeKalb, the Farny R. Wultizer Foundation, the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Shaw Media and the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Cor Cantiamo is a professional chamber choir whose creative programming and artistry weave contemporary music with choral masterworks to present concerts designed to inspire and engage audiences. This ensemble-in-residence at Northern Illinois University School of Music has achieved critical acclaim and recognition for their musicality, impassioned performances, and versatility.
