Chicago Community Chorus
CCC NEWS
CCC is Back!
CCC is back from its summer hiatus and ready for another exciting season of music, community and inspiration! More than 40 new members have joined CCC across the three rehearsal location, including the newest location, BandWith Chicago on the city's West Side. Dr. Hampton, Founder and Artistic Director, along with the entire music staff, is thrilled to welcome these new voices to the chorus and look forward to making beautiful music together throughout the season. This marks the choir's 24th season and there's much to celebrate. The theme for this year is “Voices of Freedom 250" honoring America's 250th birthday. The celebration begins with the annual Songs of the Season concert and continues with the spring concert, bringing together voices, cultures and musical traditions in the spirit of community and celebration.
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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