Wheaton College Artist Series: Picosa Ensemble

Welcome to the Wheaton College Artist Series! For 73 years, the series has presented the world’s best live music and dance from classical and folk traditions. Please take time to explore what the Series has to offer this season. And then make your plans to join us!

Evenings at the Wheaton College Artist Series feature world-renowned performers sharing their artistic genius in one of Wheaton’s unique concert venues–epic Edman Chapel, or our intimate new 650-seat Armerding Concert Hall.

01.20.2024: Picosa Ensemble – Picosa is an acclaimed chamber music ensemble that has earned recognition for exceptional musicianship, dynamic stage presence, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity through music. In Chicago and around the country, Picosa has delighted audiences of all ages and cultural traditions.

Coming Soon:

3.11.2024: Songs In Flight – Shawn Okpebholo, GRAMMY nominated composer, presents “Songs in Flight,” his breathtaking composition performed by world-renowned artists. This powerful work is inspired by “Freedom on the Move,” a database comprising over 30,000 newspaper advertisements placed by North American enslavers to aid in the capture of runaway slaves.

3.23.2024: Handel’s Messiah – Handel’s “Messiah” is a masterpiece of classical music that has stood the test of time, captivating audiences for centuries with its grandeur, emotional depth, and through Handel’s exquisite choral and orchestral writing. Come hear and see John William Trotter’s semi-staged version as a highlight of the Lenten season.