Fourth Coast Ensemble

Fourth Coast Ensemble is a classical vocal quartet specializing in the unique style and repertoire of vocal chamber music. Celebrated for “doing everything an organization can to sustain the viability of art song in Chicago”, the ensemble embraces a repertoire that spans from Schubert to composers of the present day. Founded in 2013, the group commissioned its first world premiere song cycle in 2018, I-Thou, by Chicago composer Wayland Rogers. In 2019, Fourth Coast became the presenter of the Chicago songSLAM, an annual competition for new art song. In addition to producing its Chicago-area concert season, Fourth Coast has accepted residencies and led panel discussions throughout the midwest.