Based in Chicago, Illinois, The Lakeside Singers is a Chicago area ensemble made up of professional singers, composers and arrangers, half of whom have the majority of their performing experience in classical choral music and half in non-classical styles.
Individually, they have performed in TV and radio commercials, operas, early music ensembles, film scores, Broadway shows, jazz clubs, cruise ships, cabarets and classical and popular concerts across the country.
The Lakeside Singers typical concert format involves a classical sound during the first half of the concert and the same group of singers at microphones in front of a live band for the second half.
[citation needed] The Lakeside Singers typically present a Spring and Christmas Concert series as well as appearing at other public and private events.
[citation needed] The Lakeside Singers are headquartered in Evanston, Illinois and operate under the leadership of Robert Bowker, a singer, conductor, composer, arranger and producer.