We nurture an inclusive, creative community by sharing the transformative power of sacred choral music.

 

"Glory!" (Virtual Performance Option)

Couldn’t join us in person this month? Purchase a virtual access ticket to view our professionally recorded concert from Wednesday, December 18 through Tuesday, December 24 from anywhere, on any device.

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Ode to Joy | January 19, 2025

In collaboration with the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra and Chicago Master Singers, we share the hope and unity found in Beethoven's stunning score and Schiller's inspiring poetry in this single performance at the James Lumber Performing Arts Center in Grayslake, Illinois.

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"Gospel Extravaganza!" | May 2, 4, & 10, 2025

We celebrate the rich heritage of gospel music with powerful vocals, soulful melodies, inspirational messages, call & response, clapping, stomping, and enthusiastic rhythms. Our tribute to gospel music welcomes a spiritual experience with a wide range of gospel music styles, and celebrates a faith and culture that is enriching and entertaining!

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We are looking for choral singers interested in musical growth and dynamic performance opportunities, and would love to welcome new choir members—especially tenors and basses! Auditions for our spring 2025 prep will take place Monday, December 16 via Zoom.

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Lux Cantorum Chicago

We are a unique sacred choral ensemble with a rich spiritual tradition and an ever-expanding repertoire. For more than 70 years, LCC has enlightened, educated, and entertained the people of Chicago and the world with joyful reflections of our shared human experience.

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Who We Are

Explore the musical journeys of our unique members, updated regularly.

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Rehearsals

Lux Cantorum Chicago rehearses Monday nights from 7:30pm-9:30pm in Portage Park. Our season typically runs from September to May with a concerts spanning two weekends in December and May.

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🔔 Amid all the holiday hustle and bustle, don’t forget the beautiful sounds of the season - especially if they’re FREE! We’ll be performing highlights from “Glory!” on Friday as part of the noontime concert series at Fourth Presbyterian (fourthchurch.org/concerts/) - bring a friend and join us! Fri, Dec 20 | 12:00 PM Fourth Presbyterian Church | Sanctuary 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago #magnificentmile #magmileshopping #magmile #fourthpresbyterianchurchchicago #chicagoholidays #chicagochoralmusic #chicagochoir #chicagoholidaymusic #takealoadoff #treatyourself
Couldn’t join us in person for “Glory!” this month? Purchase a virtual ticket today and you’ll have viewing access to our professionally recorded concert from Wednesday, December 18 through Tuesday, December 24 from anywhere, on any device. Let us be the musical accompaniment to your holiday week! Tickets at LuxCantorum.org #wishyouwerehere #holidaymusic #choralmusiclover #choralmusic #choirconcert #carols #pilgrimuccoakpark
🎶 We’d love to welcome new tenors and basses to start off the new year. If you have a passion for exceptional choral singing, Zoom auditions are TODAY! Sign up now at LuxCantorum.org/sing-with-us #chicagosingers #chicagotenors #chicagobasses #chicagochoralartists #chicagochoir #chicagomusicians #chicagochoralmusic
🎶 If you missed the first two joyous performances of “Glory!” last weekend, you have one more chance to experience it. Bring a friend and join us on Saturday! (And save $5 if you purchase by Friday.) Sat, Dec 14 | 7:30 PM Pilgrim Congregational Church 460 Lake St, Oak Park Tickets at LuxCantorum.org #oakparkil #chicagoholidays #chicagochoir #chicagochoralmusic #oakparkholidays #pilgrimuccoakpark #oakparkevents #chicagoclassicalmusic #oakparkillinois

Meet our Director

Artistic Director Wilbert O. Watkins has led LCC since the 2007-2008 season.

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