Old St. Patrick’s has a rich history of presenting concerts throughout the year showcasing and celebrating the many talents of Old St. Patrick’s and the essence of who we are as a people of faith. From the sold-out Deck the Hall Christmas concerts to the electrifying Too Hot To Handel Jazz-Gospel Messiah at the Auditorium Theater to the celebration of our Irish heritage at the Siamsa na nGael at Symphony Center, these concerts have become a great source of pride for the community of Old St. Patrick’s and the City of Chicago. Join one of our concert choirs below!
“I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity—to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that.” -Sir Paul McCartney
“Music––the other non-addictive, mood altering non substance. Ask your Doctor if music is right for you.” -Anonymous
“I sang in a college choir and loved it. I miss it and want to get back to singing.” – Future choir member
“I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity—to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that.” -Sir Paul McCartney
“Music––the other non-addictive, mood altering non substance. Ask your Doctor if music is right for you.” -Anonymous
“I sang in a college choir and loved it. I miss it and want to get back to singing.” – Future choir member
DECK THE HALL 2022
Thursday, December 1, Friday December 2, & Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 pm
AN ECLECTIC AND LARGE SCALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS.
This concert has become the gateway to the Christmas holiday season. Join us for a fun and rewarding rehearsal process culminating in three nights of Christmas music and joyful praise — Deck The Hall!
Contact Mark Scozzafave, Director of Music, at marks@oldstpats.org for more information.
This concert has become the gateway to the Christmas holiday season. Join us for a fun and rewarding rehearsal process culminating in three nights of Christmas music and joyful praise — Deck The Hall!
Contact Mark Scozzafave, Director of Music, at marks@oldstpats.org for more information.
Siamsa Na Ngael
more information forthcoming about the future of this celebration
St. Patrick’s Day and Old St. Pat’s naturally go together! For nearly 20 years, Old St. Pat’s has celebrated the feast of our patron saint with an event so special that we fill Symphony Center on Michigan Avenue year after year....
Too Hot to Handel
more information forthcoming about the future of this celebration
THE JAZZ-GOSPEL MESSIAH AT THE AUDITORIUM THEATER
How many times have all of us been inspired and had our spirits lifted up while hearing Handel’s “Messiah”? No doubt, this timeless composition is among the most beloved musical works in history.
In 1992, Marin Alsop, the conductor of the Baltimore Symphony, commissioned two New York jazz musicians, Gary Anderson and Bob Christiansen, to create a jazz, gospel, blues, funk, spiritual, and classical re-creation of Handel’s genius oratorio. The result was, while still maintaining Handel’s original intent, a swinging rendition of Too Hot To Handel—the Jazz-Gospel Messiah.
Soloists Rodrick Dixon, tenor; Karen Marie Richardson, alto; and Alfreda Burke, soprano combine with a jazz ensemble, full orchestra and a 125-voice “Too Hot” choir. The choir is under the direction of Bill Fraher and is composed of volunteer singers from the Chicago metropolitan area. Interested choir singers are most welcome to audition. The ability to effortlessly carry a tune and a willingness to commit to the rehearsal schedule is all that it takes to be a part of what has become a historical and spirited yearly experience.
We are proud to reach out to the community-at-large inviting singers from all over Chicago to participate in a stunning performance of this classic work, sung yet again and made a-new for all generations to enjoy, in a fresh and contemporary version.
It is not necessary to prepare anything for the audition. Just come and bring your voice and your enthusiasm. As the choir learns 14 choruses in just 12 rehearsals, participation in all the rehearsals is necessary.
For more information click here or contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353.
Too Hot to Handel Rehearsal Schedule (Please refer to the main event calendar for the most up to date schedule)
TBD
How many times have all of us been inspired and had our spirits lifted up while hearing Handel’s “Messiah”? No doubt, this timeless composition is among the most beloved musical works in history.
In 1992, Marin Alsop, the conductor of the Baltimore Symphony, commissioned two New York jazz musicians, Gary Anderson and Bob Christiansen, to create a jazz, gospel, blues, funk, spiritual, and classical re-creation of Handel’s genius oratorio. The result was, while still maintaining Handel’s original intent, a swinging rendition of Too Hot To Handel—the Jazz-Gospel Messiah.
Soloists Rodrick Dixon, tenor; Karen Marie Richardson, alto; and Alfreda Burke, soprano combine with a jazz ensemble, full orchestra and a 125-voice “Too Hot” choir. The choir is under the direction of Bill Fraher and is composed of volunteer singers from the Chicago metropolitan area. Interested choir singers are most welcome to audition. The ability to effortlessly carry a tune and a willingness to commit to the rehearsal schedule is all that it takes to be a part of what has become a historical and spirited yearly experience.
We are proud to reach out to the community-at-large inviting singers from all over Chicago to participate in a stunning performance of this classic work, sung yet again and made a-new for all generations to enjoy, in a fresh and contemporary version.
It is not necessary to prepare anything for the audition. Just come and bring your voice and your enthusiasm. As the choir learns 14 choruses in just 12 rehearsals, participation in all the rehearsals is necessary.
For more information click here or contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353.
Too Hot to Handel Rehearsal Schedule (Please refer to the main event calendar for the most up to date schedule)
TBD