Rogers Park Singers

02/22/2026

Even the cat got into it! 😆😆😆

02/22/2026

Who's up for this?

03/26/2025

Please join us for our next session, beginning April 5, 2025. But ONLY if you want to sing some good music with some amazingly fun, funny, and amazing people!

03/26/2025

Here's our latest performance on March 22, 2025. We had a full house - it was a wonderful experience for everyone. Enjoy!

08/28/2024

Review of the Plain-Chant for America Concert -- Aug. 18th 2024

https://www.hpherald.com/arts_and_entertainment/musical-affirmations-for-freedom-and-justice-at-university-church/article_7dd83cdc-63c3-11ef-af7f-1f1dbd82f28b.html

Thank you M.l. Rantala for covering the event!

The night before the Democratic National Convention, a local musical group offered a moving concert at Hyde Park’s University Church, 5655 S. University Ave., entitled “Plain-Chant for America: Affirmations for

08/25/2024

The incredible prayer offered last weekend in our concert and some of the music that followed. Thank you Pastor Gra Ce; Caitlin Edwards and Anya Brumfield, violin; Wilfred Farquharson, viola; Lindsey Sharpe, cello and all the singers that joined us for the concert including, Chatham Choral Ensemble, Rogers Park Singers and our amazing guests directed under Charles Hayes

We share a love that sustains us;
Every day, every hour
We walk towards peace.
We will sing and give thanks to thee
For all the dangers, toils and snares
That God has brought us out.
We walk towards justice and freedom (solo: No matter what the test)
Trust and never doubt
Our God will surely bring us out God never failed us yet.

Prayer: Rev. Grace ImathiuA Change is Gonna Come: Caitlin Edwards and Anya Brumfield, violin; Wilfred Farquharson, viola; Lindsey Sharpe, celloGod never fail...

08/19/2024

What a glorious afternoon!

Video and Program Notes@
https://newrhythmarts.org/plainchant

So many to thank!

Charles HayesPat WashingtonCasey RobardsMichael CooperChatham Choral EnsembleRogers Park SingersUniversity Church ChicagoVincent Cole

A concert affirming justice and freedom on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. On Sunday, August 18th at 4 pm, New Rhythm Arts Collaborative presents a concert at University Church, 5655 S University Ave, Chicago, IL. The concert is free, although donations to support continued programmin...

08/04/2024

What does "Plain-Chant for America" mean?

"Plain-Chant" in this context is the merging of these two ideas:

plainchant - a rhythmic, monotonous utterance or song of worship sung in various spiritual ceremonies

plain-spoken - saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

The irony is that in this articulation it's NOT monotonous 😉

A concert affirming justice and freedom on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. On Sunday, August 18th at 4 pm, New Rhythm Arts Collaborative presents a concert at University Church, 5655 S University Ave, Chicago, IL. The concert is free, although donations to support continued programmin...

07/30/2024

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Music/Text that speaks to our history and affirms our need to move toward freedom and justice.

07/30/2024

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07/28/2024

. . . And the strength of a hope and the shape
of a vision
Died for and sung for
And fought for and worked for, is living yet!"

Casey Robards, Charles Hayes, Pat Washington