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Upcoming Performances

May 18, 2025 – Music to Light the Darkness: A Candlelight Experience featuring the Fauré Requiem

  • 7:00PM – Hammerschmidt Chapel, Elmhurst University

August 30, 2025 – An American Civil War Memorial – An oratorio composed by Dr. Michael James Karasis

  • Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst, IL

December 2025 – Handel’s Messiah

  • Location TBD

A European Adventure Awaits!

Do you love to sing? Join us in collaboration with American Music Abroad on a tour throughout Europe performing in some of the most iconic venues on the continent. From July 22 to August 1, members of ECU will be visiting Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland.

Our conductor, Scott Uddenberg, will be leading the choir on this trip, and we’d love to have you join us. Spots are filling up, so be sure to complete your interest form here.

About Us

Elmhurst Choral Union is an auditioned volunteer chorus, singing with a professional orchestra and soloists, performing classical masterworks and great choral music of all eras. We are located in Elmhurst, IL, a western suburb of Chicago.

To view Elmhurst Choral Union’s Nondiscrimination & Accessibility and Anti-Harassment Policies, please click here.

Concert Video Clips

Brahms: A German Requiem performed on April 26, 2024

Video recording copyright Elmhurst Choral Union, 2024. Used with permission. Recorded by ElmhurstTV.

Our Next Performance

Music to Light the Darkness: A Candlelight Experience

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7:00pm

Elmhurst Choral Union performs Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare, and Ola Gjeilo’s Dark & Luminous Night with professional orchestra and soloists under the direction of Scott Uddenberg.

Some Kind Words