28th Season Calendar
~A Musical Tribute~
- Celebration of Life:
"A Musical Tribute . . . to Those Who Serve" with Craig Jessop
November 7, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - Mills Breast Cancer Institute:
"A Musical Tribute . . . to Peace"
November 18, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - C-U at the Virginia:
"A Musical Tribute . . . to the American Songbook"
December 31, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - Young Artist Scholarship Concert:
"A Musical Tribute . . . to the Gift of Song"
May 7, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Jessop returns November 5-7 for Festival Chorus Weekend.
Invited guest singers and guest conductor/clinician Dr. Craig Jessop, Dean of the Caine School of the Arts at Utah State University, will wrap up the weekend Sunday evening with a free concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. at McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, 809 S. Fifth Street, Champaign.
Community singers are invited to sing with the Festival Chorus. Space is limited, so send in your application soon. Download the Festival Chorus Brochure (122kb PDF)
Who We Are
The CHORALE is a unique blend of individuals from various walks of life who share a love for singing and performing. The group of approximately 60 mixed voices performs four concerts during a season, and often provides music for a variety of community events.
Our Mission
The CHORALE is an ensemble of mixed voices whose purpose is to provide ongoing opportunities for singers and listeners to enjoy quality choral literature and to encourage and support music education.
"There's nothing like singing together to unify people in a group.
I love how singing lightens the load, shortens the journey,
strengthens resolve, lifts the heart and buoys the spirit."
- James Durst