Elgin Resident Performing at Christmas Spectacular Concert

CHICAGO: Elgin Resident Keith Polito 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.

Keith Polito is a freelance tuba player with roots in Elgin, IL. He has had the privilege of performing with many groups including the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Sinfonietta, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. As an active educator, Mr. Polito leads sectionals with the Elgin Youth Symphony orchestras and coaches small ensembles with the Elgin Youth Symphony Chamber Music Program. He has also given masterclasses at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, the University of Illinois, Vandercook College, and Morton College. When Keith is not on stage performing, he can be found in his shop restoring, repairing, cleaning, and modifying brass instruments. With a decade of repair experience, Keith Polito Brass Repair has gained a reputation for accepting complicated and challenging projects while providing exceptional quality work. Every brass instrument you see on stage for this performance has been serviced by Keith.

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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