We sing for peace and justice, protection of our fragile environment, diversity, women’s empowerment, and acceptance for all
Join us for our December concert!
Be the Light
Saturday, December 6 at 3pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N Annie Glidden Rd DeKalb, IL
Our December concert will feature songs of light, hope, miracles, dreams, and some “light” holiday season fun songs.
Lea Morris was inspired by Amanda Gorman’s powerful poem, “The Hill We Climb” to create her own anthem to “Be the Light.” It is upon this beautiful piece that we created a program of music to inspire us all to be the light, hold on to hope, believe in miracles, and keep dreaming. We’ve chosen music that will touch deeply, comfort those who may be facing grief or loss during the holidays, and lift spirits with love and laughter like only singing can. There will be songs of the stars and moon, of one child that can change the world, and of the true meaning of the holidays. Building bridges between all beliefs and traditions, we hope our voices will remind you that you are never alone in the dark. Please join us for an evening of harmony, warmth, and light.
All of our concerts are free will donation. Donations this semester will go toward the Bread & Roses Festival Fund to help chorus members defray costs associated with attending the Sister Singers Network Festival in Chicago this July. These national festivals, held every four years, gather choruses to “support and enrich the women’s choral movement.” They will attend workshops and performances, perform themselves, and come back stronger and empowered in their mission, with fresh ideas and new music to share with their audiences! Learn more about Sister Singers Network and our involvement, learning, sharing, and meeting other singers and composers here.
Mark your calendars for our Spring 2026 concert!
I am Resilient
Songs of Courage, Hope, and Strength
Saturday, June 6 at 3pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL
Join us as our chorus lifts its voices in harmony, offering songs that rise from struggle into strength. The music celebrates resilience—stories carried in sound. Peace flows through melodies that soothe and sustain, and hope shimmers in every note, lighting the way forward. Together, our voices weave a tapestry of courage and care. An afternoon of harmony, healing, and unshakable spirit.
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.
Interested in joining us?
Our 2025-2026 Concert Dates
2025 Fall semester began August 17. Our chorus is usually no audition, but after our third rehearsal of a semester we will ask prospective singers to audition with our director. Our 2026 Spring semester will begin February 8, 2026.
December, 2026 concert TBA