Chicago a cappella Presents
Building American Pop
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
Music
Apr 25, 2026

Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.

Program by Joe Labozetta and Music Direction by Benjamin Rivera

Format: Full-length concert program (110 mins including an intermission) recommended for ages 10+

Performers:

Megan Bell, Soprano
Matthew Brennan, Bass
Ace Gangoso, Tenor
Adam Kosberg, Bass
Joe Labozetta, Bass 
Katelyn Lee, Soprano
Chelsea Lyons, Mezzo-soprano
Cari Plachy, Soprano
Emily Price, Mezzo-soprano
Alan Taylor, Tenor

Geoffrey Baer, Special guest 
Benjamin Rivera, Music Director

Program List
(program subject to change)

Chicago a cappella Presents
Building American Pop
The Studebaker Theater
410 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il 60605
Music
Apr 19, 2026

Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.

Program by Joe Labozetta and Music Direction by Benjamin Rivera

Format: Full-length concert program (110 mins including an intermission) recommended for ages 10+

Performers:

Megan Bell, Soprano
Matthew Brennan, Bass
Ace Gangoso, Tenor
Adam Kosberg, Bass
Joe Labozetta, Bass 
Katelyn Lee, Soprano
Chelsea Lyons, Mezzo-soprano
Cari Plachy, Soprano
Emily Price, Mezzo-soprano
Alan Taylor, Tenor

Geoffrey Baer, Special guest 
Benjamin Rivera, Music Director

Program List
(program subject to change)