Past Concerts
Our recent classical performances include Messiah (which we sing every other December), Bach B Minor Mass, opera choruses by Verdi and Bizet, masses by Puccini and Bruckner, and the requiems of Mozart and Brahms.
Newer repertoire includes works by Morten Lauridsen, Karl Jenkins, and John Rutter. We have performed American music from the colonial era through 21st-century jazz-influenced arrangements of Christmas music.
In guest appearances with the Elmhurst Symphony, we have sung Faure Requiem, opera choruses by Wagner and Boito, Haydn Creation, and Beethoven Choral Fantasy.
Microwave Masterpieces 2024
August 25, 2024Members of the Elmhurst Choral Union and singing friends learn well-known choral works in an afternoon rehearsal, with a performance immediately following.
Brahms: A German Requiem
April 21, 2024Elmhurst Choral Union presents Brahms: A German Requiem performed alongside the Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Scott Uddenberg.
Medley of Melodies 2024
February 24, 2024An evening featuring the musical selections of Broadway, Opera, Classical & Folk songs performed by ECU members in solo and group performances.
Messiah December 2023
December 17, 2023Be inspired by Handel’s Messiah, sung by Elmhurst Choral Union with full professional orchestra and soloists in the warm community setting and great acoustics of Hammerschmidt Chapel (on the campus of Elmhurst University) on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00 PM.
Microwave Masterpieces 2023
August 20, 2023Members of the Elmhurst Choral Union and singing friends learn works from American Songbook composers: Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers!
70th Anniversary Raffle
April 23, 2023Purchase a Raffle Ticket to be entered into win one of three prizes:
1. A week long stay trip to Cabo
2. Extreme Experience
3. Dining Experience
Each raffle ticket is $100
British Jubliee
April 23, 2023Join the Elmhurst Choral Union as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary Season with our spring concert, British Jubilee!
Medley of Melodies 2023
February 25, 2023A friendly evening in a casual setting featuring the musical selections of Broadway, Opera, Classical & Folk.
Spirit of Christmas
December 18, 2022Join us for a celebration of the Holiday season with the Elmhurst Choral Union. Spirit of Christmas features works by Daniel Pinkham, Leroy Anderson, Clement Clark Moore, Harry Simeon, and John Rutter.
Microwave Masterpieces 2022
August 14, 2022Join 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.
Majestic Mozart 2022
April 24, 2022Be inspired by Mozart along with Haydn and Ola Gjeilo. The concert features Mozart’s Coronation Mass in C Major and Mozart Symphony No 31 in addition to Haydn’s The Heavens Are Telling from The Creation and Ola Gjeilo’s The Ground. The featured orchestra is Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra. The Elmhurst Choral Union Chamber Singers will make an appearance!
Medley of Melodies 2022
March 05, 2022A relaxed evening of song with our singers in a variety of styles.
Messiah December 2021
December 19, 2021Be inspired by Handel’s Messiah, sung by Elmhurst Choral Union with full professional orchestra and soloists in the warm community setting and great acoustics of Hammerschmidt Chapel (on the campus of Elmhurst University) on Sunday, December 19th at 3:00 PM.
The performance features all of Part 1, and major portions of Parts 2 and 3.
Pandemic Safety Protocols: The health of all of our audience members is of the utmost importance for our upcoming December concert. In line with other Chicagoland area performing arts organizations, Elmhurst Choral Union will require proof of vaccination and facial masks to enter and attend the performance. You will be required to show your vaccination card (hard copy or digital copy) upon entrance to the chapel. Please be sure to visit our website, www.
Mutual May Music
May 15, 2021An inspiring virtual performance from a variety of composers featuring the Elmhurst Choral Union, soloists, and the Kontras Quartet.
Medley of Melodies 2020
February 29, 2020Our singer cabaret, filled with solos & ensembles from Broadway, opera, classic rock & more.
The Music of Christmas 2019
December 15, 2019A joyful mix of Christmas music by Vivaldi, Alfred Burt, & John Williams
plus a sing-along of carols.
Microwave Masterpieces 2019
August 25, 2019Singers from throughout the Chicago suburbs joined members of Elmhurst Choral Union for our instant choir event.
Liszt & Schubert 2019
April 28, 2019Inspiring sacred music by composers known for other musical works.
Medley of Melodies 2019
March 02, 2019A relaxed evening of song with our singers in a variety of styles.
Microwave Masterpieces 2018
August 26, 2018Our singers and singing friends put together a masterpiece in just 1 afternoon.
Medley of Melodies 2018
February 24, 2018A casual evening of our singers in solos and small ensembles, performing pop, folk, Broadway, and opera.
Totally Mozart 2017
April 30, 2017Mozart’s profound thoughts on life and afterlife in this all-Mozart concert.
Medley of Melodies 2017
February 25, 2017A fun evening of solos and ensembles from Broadway, opera, folk, and novelty songs.
Divine Dvorak 2016
April 03, 2016Elmhurst Choral Union performed an all-Dvorak program, including his Mass in D Major