FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

ECU Safety Protocol

Elmhurst Choral Union currently does not require mask-wearing at concerts or events. Elmhurst Choral Union reserves the right to change this policy at any time based on CDC guidelines or if it deems such a policy change is necessary. We thank you for your support.  

Hammerschmidt Chapel, our venue for December and April/May concerts, is on the west side of the Elmhurst University campus. Elmhurst University’s address is 190 Prospect, but the chapel is closer to the intersection of Alexander Boulevard and Myrtle. View our Hammerschmidt Chapel page for directions and a campus map.

The best parking is in the large lot on Alexander Boulevard, just west of Prospect Avenue. There is a sidewalk across the street that stretches along the west side of the football field to the chapel.

Our box office table and will-call table are in the entryway of Hammerschmidt Chapel and open at 2:15pm on concert day. Ushers start seating patrons at 2:30pm. Be sure to allow a few extra minutes to get from the parking lot on Alexander Boulevard to the chapel.

• From our website
• At the door
• From an ECU singer (if you’re lucky enough to know one)

Online orders will be held for you at the will-call table in the entryway to Hammerschmidt Chapel. You can pick them up beginning at 2:15pm on concert day using the ordering person’s last name. If you like, you can bring along the email receipt.

If you provided your email address when you ordered online, we’ll send you a reminder several days before the concert.

All seating is general admission. Ushers open the doors to seating at 2:30. (Hammerschmidt Chapel has padded pew seats!)

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking near the chapel is limited. However, you can pull up to the chapel’s accessible entrance ramp along the north side of the building and drop off passengers.

Accessible Entrance: The accessible entrance ramp on the north side of the building descends to the lower-level entry. Once indoors, take the elevator up to the main floor. Go through the door and you will be at the front of the chapel where the stage is. Patrons using the accessible entrance may proceed directly to their chosen seats (even if it’s before 2:30). A companion or someone sitting nearby may present your ticket to an usher for you.

Accessible Seating: Seating in the chapel is traditional padded pews. There is room for wheelchairs in the main level seating on the extreme right or left at the very front. There is additional room at the back of the main floor behind the last row of pews; chairs in that space can be moved or used by those enjoying the concert with you. Visibility from those locations is a bit limited due to the distance, but the music will sound great.

Accessible Restrooms: Restrooms are on the lower level. Go to the the front right corner of the chapel (by the stage) and go through the doorway and take the elevator to the lower level. Turn right and go through the double doors to a hallway. Turn left into a long, wide hallway. When the hallway comes to a T, go left for the men’s restroom, go right for the women’s restroom.

Assisted Hearing Devices: Audience members with hearing impairments tell us that they hear the music well but prefer an assisted hearing device to hear spoken announcements from the stage. Hammerschmidt Chapel has a supply of these devices; ask an usher if you’d like to use one.

If you have questions or need an accommodation, please let us know by submitting our contact form.

No ID is needed.

Some younger kids find it tiring to sit quietly for a 2-hour concert.

We want kids to enjoy going to concerts. If your child has the patience for us, then we are glad to have them join us.

Whatever you like. ECU dresses up so you don’t have to. With its high ceilings, the chapel can be cool during the cold weather months.

The Elmhurst area has many great restaurants. Some of them sponsor our season, so check your concert program.

It’s not your typical concert!  Our singers perform a variety of lighter fare in solos, duets, and small ensembles.

This casual evening takes place in a cozy venue: First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, on the corner of York and Church Street.

Hear and see our singers in fun music, and meet them afterwards.

To make the music available to everyone, no ticket is needed.  We pass the hat.

First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst has an accessible entrance on the north side of the building, and a small elevator is available to anyone wishing the avoid the few inside steps.  An accessible restroom is on the main floor.

Microwave Masterpieces might be the wildest thing we’ve ever done!

If you sing, join us in a 2.5 hour rehearsal of a choral masterwork.  Then perform it.

If you don’t sing, come for the performance, and then meet the singers to learn how they did it.

Our location is Immanuel Lutheran Church of Elmhurst, on Third and Michigan (1 block east of York).

Immanuel Lutheran Church has an accessible entrance facing the west end of its parking lot. Inside, just beyond the staircase is an elevator to the main level.