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Season 24 Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
This is the 24th season for the Chicago Community Chorus. The theme for this year is “Voices of Freedom 250.” This season will explore the themes of hope, freedom, reconciliation, and community through a rich tapestry of spirituals, gospel, classical masterworks, holiday favorites, Broadway, jazz, and contemporary American choral music celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States through the power of choral music. The CCC will honor the many voices that have shaped America's musical heritage and reaffirm our belief that music enriches lives, bringing people together in hope, understanding, and joy. This season, CCC has entered a NEW partnership with BandWith Chicago on the Westside of the city. As a result, CCC now has 3 rehearsal locations! Rehearsals begin Monday, September 21st on the Southside, Tuesday, September 22nd on the Westside and Saturday, September 26th on the Northside.
CCC Continues to Grow with New
West Side Rehearsal Home
The Chicago Community Chorus is excited to announce the addition of a third rehearsal location for the upcoming season. In addition to its North Side and South Side rehearsal sites, the choir will begin rehearsing at BandWith, 148 S. California Avenue, expanding its reach to Chicago's West Side. BandWith, a new performing arts center that opened in the spring of 2026, offers teens opportunities to study instrumental music, dance, choir, and drumline, and features a performance venue for the community. The new West Side rehearsal site reflects Artistic Director Dr. Keith Hampton's vision of bringing the transformative power of music to every corner of Chicago and making the Chicago Community Chorus accessible to singers throughout the city. The choir is currently enjoying its summer break and will resume rehearsals in September. West Side rehearsals at BandWith will be held every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. New and returning singers are welcome as CCC continues to grow its musical presence across Chicago.
The CCC Gift Shop is officially open!
The CCC Gift Shop is still open and loaded with amazing gifts for the music lovers in your life! CLICK HERE to start your shopping spree! Plus, every purchase helps fund CCC—what a win-win!
CCC Singers Share the Stage with Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson
On Saturday, June 27, sixteen members of the Chicago Community Chorus had the extraordinary opportunity to perform as the featured backup choir for Josh Groban during his sold-out concert at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The evening became even more memorable with a surprise appearance by Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson, making the performance a truly unforgettable experience. Sharing the stage with two internationally acclaimed artists was both an honor and an inspiring musical milestone. Our singers demonstrated the artistry, professionalism, and versatility that define the Chicago Community Chorus, contributing to a world-class performance before thousands of enthusiastic concertgoers. This remarkable opportunity reflects the Chicago Community Chorus's commitment to musical excellence and to providing its members with exceptional artistic experiences. We are immensely proud of these sixteen singers and our Artistic Director/Founder, Keith "Doc" Hampton, who represented our organization with distinction and returned with memories and inspiration that will last a lifetime.
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Pictured above:
Row 1 Vickie Johnson, Susan Wade, Drea Gallaga, Jodette Adams, Michele Douglas, Josh Groban, Brian Hoffman, Bob Haennicke and Keith "Doc" Hampton
Row 2 Briana Lightbourne, Gail James, Sara Trumm, Anel Gonzalez, Caroline Sarles, Phillip Brownlee, Christopher Joyner and Warnell Berry
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