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Chanticleer, vocal ensemble

Sun, Feb 22, 2026 4:00 PM

First Lutheran Church, Ellicott City
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Performance Information

Experience the rare magic of Chanticleer, whose seamless “orchestra of voices” has earned them multiple GRAMMY Awards and captivated audiences worldwide. As the USA celebrates its 250th birthday, Chanticleer is revisiting their 2002 album Our American Journey. In 2025 this album was inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, which describes it as "inclusive in its celebration of the varied spirits and history of America."

Performed within the resonant sanctuary of First Lutheran Church, this program traces music’s influence across our country and includes "The Un-Covered Wagon," composed specially for Chanticleer; "I Hear the Siren's Call," showcasing composer Chen Yi's blend of Chinese and Western musical traditions; African American spirituals such as "Wade in the Water;" various forms of popular music; and much more.

With over one million recordings sold, Chanticleer’s extraordinary vocal blend creates a transcendent musical experience not to be missed.

The Program

A selection of works celebrating the United States' musical voyage over the past 250 years.

About The Artist

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The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over one million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts to audiences around the world. Chanticleer’s repertoire is rooted in the…

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