Chorus@60
Meet the Musicians: Debra Wilder, alto
A native of Wheeling, Ill., alto Debra Wilder joined the Chicago Symphony Chorus in 1999. She holds a degree in…
Chicago Symphony Chorus celebrates its 60th anniversary
This season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association pays tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Chorus. This splendid…
Meet the Musicians: Sarah Ponder, alto
A native of Columbus, Neb., Sarah Ponder joined the Chicago Symphony Chorus in 2007. She also sings with local ensembles…
Meet the Musicians: Don Horisberger, associate conductor
One of two associate conductors of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Don Horisberger began singing with the ensemble in 1977. During…
Meet the Musicians: Jeff Duke, tenor
A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 1999, tenor Jeff Duke is from Branson, Mich. He received a bachelor…
Meet the Musicians: Amanda Compton LoPresti, soprano
A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 2010, soprano Amanda Compton LoPresti is from Belleville, Ill. She holds a…
Meet the Musicians: Diane Busko Bryks, alto
A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 1983, alto Diane Busko Bryks is a Chicago native. She studied at the Chicago Conservatory…
Meet the Musicians: Alicia Monastero Akers, soprano
A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 1990, soprano Alicia Monastero Akers is a native of Green Oaks, Ill. She holds…
Meet the Musicians: Lee Lichamer, bass
A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 1980, Lee Lichamer is the leader of the CSC’s second bass section….
Meet the Musicians: Evan Bravos, bass
A native of west suburban St. Charles, bass Evan Bravos joined the Chicago Symphony Chorus in 2013. He received master…
Meet the Musicians: David Govertsen, bass
A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 2002, bass David Govertsen also has performed roles with Lyric Opera of…