Ukrainian Village Resident Performing at Christmas Spectacular Concert

CHICAGO: Ukrainian Village resident Fiona Chisholm is one-fifth of the Lakeshore Brass quintet that will be performing at the upcoming Christmas Spectacular Concert on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:00 PM.

For an entry donation of $40 for adults and $15 for youth (21 and under), audiences will experience an afternoon of Christmas melodies sure to put them in the spirit of the season. Concertgoers can expect to hear the wonderful tunes of Christmas classics as well as fun songs of the season with a fresh twist. This concert is one that the whole family won’t want to miss.
The family-friendly concert takes place on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:00 PM at Concordia Church: 3855 N. Seeley Ave., Chicago. Tickets can be purchased at concordiafaith.org/concerts.

Fiona Chisholm is an active freelancer, soloist, and chamber musician across the Midwest and has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; to name a few. She currently holds the Principal Horn position with the Racine Symphony Orchestra as well as Guest Principal Horn with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for their 2023-2024 season. She is one of the founding members of Lakeshore Brass. Fiona was a regular member with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago 2019-2021. She was named one of five finalists worldwide in the International Horn Society's Premier Soloist Competition that took place in San Francisco in 2011 where she placed 3rd. Fiona holds degrees from the University of Lethbridge (BMus) and DePaul University (MMus and PGCert).

Lakeshore Brass is a brass quintet born from the vibrant music scene of Chicago, where each member has soaked up the city’s rich musical traditions. David Nakazono, Jered Montgomery, Fiona Chisholm, Matt Flanagan, and Keith Polito each received their musical training from members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Throughout their journey, Lakeshore Brass has been dedicated to creating meaningful connections through music. They believe that music serves as a bridge, fostering connections between humans and the natural world, between individuals, and within ourselves. As they continue to explore these connections, Lakeshore Brass remains committed to sharing the transformative power of music wherever they go.

For more about Concordia Church and its concert programs, including the FREE monthly Second Sundays concerts, visit http://concordiafaith.org/concerts.
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