Chamber Ensembles

Lakeside Pride offers a variety of chamber ensembles, providing members with the opportunity to collaborate with musicians in an intimate team environment. These groups proudly represent the LGBTQ+ community in performance throughout Chicago.

Our chamber ensembles are each housed under one of our primary ensembles:

Jazz Orchestra

  • Latin Band
  • nighthawk
  • Strayhorns Jazz Combo
  • Wilde Cabaret

Marching Band

  • Drum Line
  • Winter Guard

Pops Ensemble

  • MultiVerse
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Tiny Bubbles Ukulele Ensemble

Symphonic Band

  • Brass Quintet
  • Clarinet Choir
  • Sax Ensemble
  • Woodwind Quintet

Our season runs year ’round, with rehearsals varying throughout the week based on upcoming performances. Rehearsals are typically at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St, Chicago. The show schedule for the chamber ensembles evolves through the year and is communicated to members via email list. Check out our calendar to find the latest information about rehearsals and shows.

All members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome to perform with us.

We’d love to have you join our ensembles!

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