We sing for peace and justice, protection of our fragile environment, diversity, women’s empowerment, and acceptance for all
Under the Same Moon
A multi-cultural celebration of the season
Saturday, Dec 5 at 3pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL
No matter where we come from, what language we speak, or what traditions we hold dear, we all share the same sky. We all live under the same moon.
In every corner of the world, people have looked up into the winter night and found comfort in its light. They have gathered with family and friends, shared stories and songs, lit candles against the darkness, and celebrated the enduring hope that every season of night is followed by dawn.
Under the Same Moon is a musical journey through those shared human experiences. Spanning continents, cultures, and centuries, tonight’s program weaves together music from South Africa, Indigenous traditions, Spain, Austria, and beyond alongside beloved holiday classics. Though each piece has its own unique voice, together they tell a single story—one of love, peace, resilience, belonging, and the deep human desire to find light, even in the darkest days.
This concert is also an invitation. An invitation to imagine a world where every seat at the table is filled, where every child is welcomed, where every culture is honored, and where our differences become reasons for curiosity rather than division. Music has always had the power to remind us that before we are anything else, we are human.
Through these songs, we celebrate not only the many traditions that enrich our world, but also the values they so often share: compassion, generosity, gratitude, hope, and peace.
We hope these songs will lift your spirit, warm your heart, and remind you that no matter where life takes us, we are all connected beneath the same moon.
Thank you to all who attended!
Still, I Rise
Saturday, June 6 at 3pm
Our June concert was filled with uplifting stories and songs that celebrated the women who rose, again and again… and continue to rise. There were laughs, there were tears, and there was a LOT of love in this concert. Thank you so much to those who joined us in person and remotely. Your applause and your comments meant so much to each of us… and definitely inspired us to keep rising!
The concert pieces on YouTube are coming soon!
Your voice is important!
You belong here.
Interested in singing with us? We'd love to have you! We are a diverse group of singers of all levels and will give you lots of support with part-learning tracks and rehearsals designed to make learning music easy and enjoyable. Rehearsals for our next June concert begin February 8th and are held regularly on Sunday evenings 5:45-8pm. After the third rehearsal of a semester (February 22, 2026) we ask that potential singers meet with our Director for a brief audition. Learn more details here, or reach out to us at brchorusinfo@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you soon!
Thanks to all who attended our Spring concert to benefit Youth Outlook. We really appreciate your support of them, and us. It was an amazing afternoon of music, followed by a nice reception to celebrate our 30 years as a chorus. We also announced that Sherri Lasko will be our new permanent director begining with our 2025-2026 season! We are so excited that we got to know her as one of our volunteer directors this last semester, and so humbled that she is just as thrilled to direct us. At the end of our concert there was a “passing-of-the-torch” moment where Sherri asked our former director of 28 years, Peggy Safford, a few questions about the history and future of the group which was very special. Update: Here is a photo of a few of us from Bread & Roses Chorus and Youth Outlook delivering our donation.
Bread and Roses Chorus was founded 30 years ago with a unique mission: to build a singing community that would deliver messages of peace and justice, protection of our fragile environment, diversity, women’s empowerment, and acceptance for all.