DePaul A Cappella

Created in 2003, DePaul A Cappella is a chamber ensemble within the DePaul University School of Music in Chicago.  Since its inception the group has been dedicated to excellence in performance of chamber choral works from the Renaissance to the present day, as well as authentic and passionate performance of folk-influenced music from around the world.  One of the group’s main goals is the development of student leadership within the ensemble, usually performing without a conductor.

In 2007, DAC won prizes in four categories at the International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales, placing second in the Chamber Choir, Folk Song Choir and Youth Choir categories, and third in Folk Song Groups. The group has also performed at the International Advent Choral Festival at the Rathaus in Vienna, for the Latino Symphonic Festival and the College Music Society.  In 2008, the group will appear at the American Choral Directors Association Central Division Convention for a performance and interest session on music from the Republic of Georgia.

DePaul A Cappella has been part of a mentoring program with the professional ensemble Chicago A Cappella and its director Jonathan Miller.  Many of its student members are already in demand as professional choristers in the Chicago area, particularly in the Apprentice Chorale program with the Grant Park Music Festival.