Inspire Singers
Moving Music
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 an equal opportunity organization. To view our full statement, please click here.
Concert Video Clips
Handel's Messiah Presented by the Elmhurst Choral Union & Orchestra
Video recording copyright Elmhurst Choral Union, 2021. Used with permission.
Our Next Performance
Microwave Masterpieces 2023
Join us for our first instant choir event since 2019! We are so excited to be back in person.
Singers from throughout the Chicago suburbs joined members of Elmhurst Choral Union for our instant choir event.
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.”
“Soloists + chorus + orchestra = Fantastic!”
“Excellent choir sound. Great diction and balance. Soloists were also excellent.” “Delightful music, great choir, excellent soloists.”
“Such a big and sophisticated sound from a volunteer group in a suburban community is very impressive, indeed.”
“This is the best way to begin the Christmas season!!!”
“A treat to the ears and spirit”
“In Elmhurst! And it’s always great!”
“Outstanding professional quality of the singers and musicians”
“I have sung elsewhere, and there is no place like ECU.”
“Mastery of music, voice & presentation”
“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.”
“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.”