Inspired Singers
Moving Music
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.
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
“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.”
“A treat to the ears and spirit”
“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”
“I have sung elsewhere, and there is no place like ECU.”
“Soloists + chorus + orchestra = Fantastic!”
“Excellent choir sound. Great diction and balance. Soloists were also excellent.” “Delightful music, great choir, excellent soloists.”
“Mastery of music, voice & presentation”
“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.”
“In Elmhurst! And it’s always great!”
“This is the best way to begin the Christmas season!!!”
“Such a big and sophisticated sound from a volunteer group in a suburban community is very impressive, indeed.”