News Release: 3/20/2026

THE GLEN ELLYN – WHEATON CHORALE
CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH "ANNIVERSARIES AND ONWARD"
SPRING CONCERTS
           
The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale continues its 40^th anniversary season this spring with Anniversaries and Onward, a pair of celebratory concerts honoring the chorale’s past while looking ahead to the next chapter of its musical journey.  Audiences are invited to save the dates for two performances featuring eclectic, engaging choral works that reflect both musical milestones and forward momentum.
 
Concert Dates and Locations:
+Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
149 West Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, Illinois
+Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church of Geneva
211 Hamilton Street, Geneva, Illinois
 
                                    Tickets are now available for purchase online at https://gewchorale.org.shop
 
The program features a wide-ranging selection of choral music anchored by two notable anniversary works.  One highlight is Songs & Sonnets, a setting of seven Shakespeare texts composed by George Shearing.  Published 25 years ago, the piece blends classical choral writing with a jazzy piano accompaniment and a distinctive string bass part.  Other selections include, It’s Only a Paper Moon, Blue Skies and Let the River Run offering a powerful, uplifting close to the program.  Purchase your tickets ahead of time to reserve your place at this eclectic concert!
 
About the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale
Founded in January 1985, the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale is a vibrant community ensemble dedicated to building and sustaining a rich choral tradition in Chicago’s western suburbs.  The Chorale is home to more than 60 singers, ranging from auditioning novices to professional-level musicians and performs a broad repertoire that includes jazz, gospel and spirituals, pop, sacred works, folk music, show tunes, and large-scale chorale compositions.  For 40 years, the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale has enriched the community through high-quality performances and a shared love of music.  Its mission is to develop the musical abilities of its members, provide meaningful cultural experiences for audiences, and celebrate the universal power of choral song.
For more information, visit
https://gewchorale.org
To become a sponsor or support the Chorale, visit
https://gewchorale.org/support/support-the-chorale