Inspired Singers
Moving Music
Upcoming Performances
May 30, 2026 – Carmina Burana
- Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
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.
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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
Carmina Burana
Join the Elmhurst Choral Union & Orchestra for a thrilling performance of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, one of the most powerful and recognizable choral works of the 20th century. Featuring the electrifying opening movement “O Fortuna,” this monumental cantata draws on a collection of medieval poems celebrating the unpredictable nature of fortune, the joys of spring, the pleasures of love, and the revelry of life.
Performed with full orchestra and a massed chorus including Spirito Singers and the Men of Spirito, this collaboration brings together dozens of singers and musicians to deliver Orff’s bold rhythms, sweeping melodies, and dramatic storytelling. The work’s vibrant energy and striking contrasts—from thunderous choral power to intimate solo moments—create an unforgettable live musical experience.
Some Kind Words
“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.”
“Soloists + chorus + orchestra = Fantastic!”
“Such a big and sophisticated sound from a volunteer group in a suburban community is very impressive, indeed.”
“I have sung elsewhere, and there is no place like ECU.”
“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.”
“This is the best way to begin the Christmas season!!!”
“Outstanding professional quality of the singers and musicians”
“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”
“In Elmhurst! And it’s always great!”
“Excellent choir sound. Great diction and balance. Soloists were also excellent.” “Delightful music, great choir, excellent soloists.”