Announcing our 84th Season: 
"What Happens When ..."
Julia Davids, Music Director

Ring in the Holidays!
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at 4 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Evanston
Concert Program

What happens when the NSCS collaborates with the Chicago Bronze English Handbell Ensemble? An exhilarating concert of holiday favorites, of course! We are excited to welcome back the Chicago Bronze and their director, Andrea Handley, to "ring in" the holiday season. The concert will include Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols for SATB with harpist Ben Melsky, as well as Andrea Handley's new arrangement of three joyous carols.

What Happens When She Sets the Beat?
Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 7 pm
​Pre-Concert Discussion at 6pm
First Presbyterian Church, Evanston

What happens when the NSCS gets inspired by Artemisia, Chicago's most versatile women's trio? A concert that celebrates female musical leadership! Music Director Julia Davids will be joined by a trio of guest conductors, Anne Heider, Felicia Patton, and Tierra Whetstone, for a program of music by all-female composers, including a commissioned work by Chicago's Diana Lawrence. Featuring the Artemesia Vocal Trio: Diana Lawrence, Alexandra Olsavsky, and Kaitlin Foley.

FREE STREET PARKING FOR CONCERT
Cars parked on Lake St - from Judson to Chicago Ave, on Greenwood - from Hinman to Chicago Ave, and on Hinman - from Grove to Dempster will not be ticketed from 5 to 9 pm Saturday evening, February 29, 2020.

Happy 75th Birthday, John Rutter! 
Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 3 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Evanston

What happens when beloved British composer John Rutter turns 75 years old? The NSCS hosts a musical birthday bash! Join us for a celebration of some of the works of John Rutter, including his Requiem, featuring Sharon R. Peterson, organist, and guest instrumentalists. 

And we are excited to announce ...
Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 3pm
​Highland Park High School

What happens when the NSCS sings one of our favorite choral/symphonic works? A powerhouse performance of Beethoven's Ninth with the Highland Park Strings and conductor Dr. Robert G. Hasty. Highland Park High School is located at 433 Vine, in Highland Park.

Tickets for the May 17th Beethoven's Ninth, performed in conjunction with The Highland Park Strings are available by calling them at 847-831-3622 or visiting their website at www.highlandparkstrings.org
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