Inspired Singers
Moving Music
Upcoming Performances
August 30, 2025 – An American Civil War Memorial – An oratorio composed by Dr. Michael James Karasis
- 3:00PM – Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst
December 6, 2025 – Handel’s Messiah
- 7:00PM – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Schaumburg
December 14, 2025 – Handel’s Messiah
- 3:00PM – Hammerschmidt Chapel, Elmhurst University
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.
Elmhurst Choral Union is a member of the following organizations:
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
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
“In Elmhurst! And it’s always great!”
“Joining ECU has been one of the most important and rewarding parts of my life. Singing, as well as being a volunteer and a board member, has made me appreciate how much it takes to have a successful chorus, to have an excellent director, and especially lucky to be a part of ECU.”
“Outstanding professional quality of the singers and musicians”
“Mastery of music, voice & presentation”
“This is the best way to begin the Christmas season!!!”
“Large works provide the musicians and the audiences with a sonic understanding and wisdom allied to beauty, relationships, and proportion that nothing else provides in quite the same way. Pieces from other times and places provide ‘living’ (music is live as no other art or artifact) insights into and learning about our sisters and brothers elsewhere.”
“Such a big and sophisticated sound from a volunteer group in a suburban community is very impressive, indeed.”
“We are fortunate to live in a community in which such an organization brings together diverse musical amateurs who, under the baton of a talented director, can realize some of the world’s greatest music. Anyone who has had anything to do with an arts organization knows that such longevity doesn’t happen by accident.”
“I have sung elsewhere, and there is no place like ECU.”
“A treat to the ears and spirit”
“Excellent choir sound. Great diction and balance. Soloists were also excellent.” “Delightful music, great choir, excellent soloists.”
“Soloists + chorus + orchestra = Fantastic!”
