Artist description The Chorus has been widely recognized for its award-winning concerts, recordings, workshops, commissioned works, outstanding educational process and regular performances with the Chicago Symphony and other orchestras.

Music Style Choral, broad spectrum from classic to newly composed

Artist History Serving children from more than 50 area communities, the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus was founded in 1964 as an offshoot of the Glen Ellyn Park District's Children's Theatre Chorus, which was under the direction of Barbara Born. During the 1970's and '80's the Chorus grew to international prominence under the extensive development and direction of Dr. Doreen Rao. In 1987, at the request of the Glen Ellyn Park District, the Chorus began an entry-level program called Musical Experience for Children (MEC). This weekly class introduces young children, grades K-2, to the joy and growth that comes from musical learning and expression. In September of 1997, the Chorus added a once-a-week Choir Club, open to all interested children in third, fourth and fifth grades. In 1996, Emily Ellsworth became Music Director of the Chorus. Ms. Ellsworth brings over 20 years of vocal performance and teaching experience to her new role, and has conducted all three of the chorus ensembles, having joined the staff in 1993.

Group Members A performance-based music education program, the Chorus curriculum uses high quality repertoire from a wide variety of musical styles, and centers around the belief that all children are inherently musical.

Location Glen Ellyn, Illinois - USA

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