Select Engagements

June 7, 2026

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Marin Alsop conducts the CSO

Symphony Center 425 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL

Marin Alsop leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in John Adams’ new co-commission, The Rock You Stand On, and Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, which celebrates the American pioneer spirit and famously quotes the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts. The CSO then joins forces with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for selections from Wynton Marsalis’ Symphony No. 4, The Jungle, a vivid musical portrait of New York City — as well as a meditation on what being human means today.

June 6, 2026

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Marin Alsop conducts the CSO

Symphony Center 425 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL

Marin Alsop leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in John Adams’ new co-commission, The Rock You Stand On, and Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, which celebrates the American pioneer spirit and famously quotes the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts. The CSO then joins forces with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for selections from Wynton Marsalis’ Symphony No. 4, The Jungle, a vivid musical portrait of New York City — as well as a meditation on what being human means today.

June 5, 2026

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Marin Alsop conducts the CSO

Symphony Center 425 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL

Marin Alsop leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in John Adams’ new co-commission, The Rock You Stand On, and Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, which celebrates the American pioneer spirit and famously quotes the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts. The CSO then joins forces with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for selections from Wynton Marsalis’ Symphony No. 4, The Jungle, a vivid musical portrait of New York City — as well as a meditation on what being human means today.

May 16, 2026

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Juraj Valčuha conducts the CSO

Symphony Center 425 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL

Juraj Valčuha conducts three works that are distinctively French in their refinement, charm and ingenuity. Ravel’s “five children’s pieces” brim with delight and affection while Poulenc’s Gloria evokes, in his words, “frescoes with angels sticking out their tongues.” Saint-Saëns is simply epic in his Organ Symphony.

May 15, 2026

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Juraj Valčuha conducts the CSO

Symphony Center 425 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL

Juraj Valčuha conducts three works that are distinctively French in their refinement, charm and ingenuity. Ravel’s “five children’s pieces” brim with delight and affection while Poulenc’s Gloria evokes, in his words, “frescoes with angels sticking out their tongues.” Saint-Saëns is simply epic in his Organ Symphony.

May 14, 2026

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Juraj Valčuha conducts the CSO

Symphony Center 425 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL

Juraj Valčuha conducts three works that are distinctively French in their refinement, charm and ingenuity. Ravel’s “five children’s pieces” brim with delight and affection while Poulenc’s Gloria evokes, in his words, “frescoes with angels sticking out their tongues.” Saint-Saëns is simply epic in his Organ Symphony.

Friday, February 6

Constellation Men's Ensmeble

GleePub: Beetles Mania

Uncommon Ground 3800 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60613

It’s time to come together for a Beatles takeover at Glee Pub! CME’s annual cabaret-style fundraiser returns with a joyful celebration of the Fab Four’s greatest hits, reimagined through inventive vocal arrangements and CME’s signature camaraderie. From heartfelt ballads to irresistible rock anthems, Beatles Mania! promises a night of nostalgia, laughter, and community

Sunday, February 8

Constellation Men's Ensmeble: GleePub

GleePub: Beetles Mania

The CheckOut 4116 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613, United States

It’s time to come together for a Beatles takeover at Glee Pub! CME’s annual cabaret-style fundraiser returns with a joyful celebration of the Fab Four’s greatest hits, reimagined through inventive vocal arrangements and CME’s signature camaraderie. From heartfelt ballads to irresistible rock anthems, Beatles Mania! promises a night of nostalgia, laughter, and community

March 2, 2026

Songs of Matthew Recio

The CheckOut 4116 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

A full evening devoted to the songs of composer Matthew Recio.

Featuring Karim Sulayman, Nick Ward, Rachel Blaustein, and others.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Fourth Coast Ensemble presents WordSong Chicago

A Guide to the Moon

Curtiss Hall 410 S Michigan Ave, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL

WordSong Chicago explores how one poem can be interpreted in multiple ways by readers, composers, and performers. Four musical settings of Chicago author Avery Zieper’s poem “A Guide to the Moon” will be premiered, including piano/vocal settings by John Bitoy, Kyong Mee Choi, Robbie Ellis, and 2025 songSLAM Chicago commission prize winner Joshua Fath. Each of the four premiere works will be performed by members of Fourth Coast Ensemble alongside pianist and moderator Mark Bilyeu.. Attendees will receive an interactive guide to write down thoughts, reactions, and insights, and will be encouraged to engage in conversation with the composers and poet in attendance.  Tickets include a reception with small bites and refreshments.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Fourth Coast Ensemble presents WordSong Chicago

A Guide to the Moon

WordSong Chicago explores how one poem can be interpreted in multiple ways by readers, composers, and performers. Four musical settings of Chicago author Avery Zieper’s poem “A Guide to the Moon” will be premiered, including piano/vocal settings by John Bitoy, Kyong Mee Choi, Robbie Ellis, and 2025 songSLAM Chicago commission prize winner Joshua Fath. Each of the four premiere works will be performed by members of Fourth Coast Ensemble alongside pianist and moderator Mark Bilyeu.. Attendees will receive an interactive guide to write down thoughts, reactions, and insights, and will be encouraged to engage in conversation with the composers and poet in attendance.  Tickets include a reception with small bites and refreshments.

May 7-14, 2024

Shores of Song Festival with Fourth Coast Ensemble

Festival Director

Fourth Coast’s Shores of Song Festival is the quartet’s 10th Anniversary celebration of the city that has nurtured its art making for a decade. Spearheaded by Festival Director Mark Bilyeu in partnership with the ensemble, this week long event encompasses four concerts, each focused on a different component of vocal chamber music: song, poetry, piano, and composition.

November 29, December 1 & 3

Chicago Fringe Opera: A Christmas Carol

A chamber opera for tenor, piano, and percussion by Iain Bell & Simon Callow

Rosehill Cemetery 5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

In 1853, Charles Dickens began to perform A Christmas Carol in public, portraying each of the characters himself without props or costumes. This tradition continues with Iain Bell and Simon Callow’s chamber opera adaptation, bringing the redemption that embodies the Christmas spirit to life.