Elkhart Community Chorus

07/07/2026

We are looking forward to performing with our friends in the Elkhart Municipal Band! Come to MacNaughton park 8pm! Free!!!!

07/02/2026

Join us August 11th 7:00pm first rehearsal!

06/08/2026

What a wonderful way to close out another fantastic season! 🎶 Thank you to everyone who attended our concert, supported the ELCO Elkhart Community Chorus, and helped make this season such a success. We are especially grateful for the many collaborations and friendships that enriched our performances throughout the year. A special thank you goes to our partners, volunteers, musicians, and supporters who continue to make our music possible.While our season has come to an end, this is not goodbye, just see you later! Stay tuned for information about the start of rehearsals in August as we begin preparing for another exciting year of music-making. In the meantime, keep enjoying live music this summer by joining our friends from the Elkhart Municipal Band and the incomparable Jeffrey Scott Spradling at MacNaughton Park every Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Their concerts are free of charge and are a wonderful way to spend a summer evening supporting local musicians.

Thank you again for a memorable season. We look forward to seeing you in August at The Lerner Theatre and sharing more music with our community!

🎵 Have a great summer, and keep supporting the arts! 🎵

06/07/2026

Don’t forget concert today!!!! 6:30pm

You are invited to our concert tomorrow at St. Paul United Methodist church. 6:30pm!

06/06/2026

You are invited to our concert tomorrow at St. Paul United Methodist church. 6:30pm!

04/12/2026

🎶 You’re the one that I want… ooh ooh ooh! 🎶

Join us for a special showing of Grease and get ready to sing along, hand jive, and relive those “summer nights”!

From “hopelessly devoted” to high-energy fun, it’s the perfect night out with friends and family. Don’t miss your chance to step back into Rydell High—because “we go together” like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga d**g! 💃🕺

Come on out and join the fun at The Lerner Theatre

04/06/2026

Come and sing along with the Elkhart Community Chorus as The Lerner Theatre presents Grease!!! You do not want to miss this Free event. What's your favorite song from the movie?

03/20/2026

Our Soprano soloist for this Sunday’s concert, Lux Aeterna: In Memory of Michael Wade, is Grace Parry. Grace is based in South Bend, Indiana, where she is completing the final semester of her Master of Sacred Music at the University of Notre Dame. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (Classical Voice) from Brigham Young University, where she performed for four years with the internationally acclaimed BYU Singers. During her tenure with the ensemble, she toured extensively across Indonesia, Vietnam, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Spain, engaging diverse audiences through choral artistry at the highest level.

An accomplished performer, Grace has earned recognition in both choral and solo arenas, distinguishing herself in numerous competitions. Most recently, she was awarded Second Place in the Advanced Classical Treble Category at the Indiana chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition.

Grace is deeply committed to expressive and refined performance in both ensemble and solo settings. Beyond the stage, she finds joy in running and reading.

03/15/2026

Joining the Chorus for Lux Aeterna: In Memory of Michael Wade is Dr. Timothy Schmidt. He is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice at Indiana University South Bend. He holds degrees from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (D.M.A. in Vocal Performance and Literature), University of Northern Colorado (M.M. with a dual emphasis in vocal performance and conducting), and Westmont College (B.A. in Music). His vocal teaching and performance experience encompasses classical, musical theater, and commercial vocal styles. His alumni have performed in national and international opera houses, and on Broadway and in national touring musical productions. In 2005, he created the role of “Isaiah Bartlett” in the world premiere performance and recording of Where the Cross Is Made by Nancy Van de Vate. In 2011, he recorded the role of “Claudius” in Van de Vate's setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet, recorded in the Czech Republic with the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra. Both recordings are available on the Vienna Modern Masters label. Since 2018 he has been a frequent performer with Soo Opera in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and has also been part of the teaching faculty for Soo Opera’s apprenticeship program. We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Schmidt.

12/13/2025

🎄✨ Home for the Holidays ✨🎄
Kick off the season with the incomparable South Bend Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Alastair Willis, festive favorites, heartwarming classics, and the joyful spirit that makes this concert a must-see every year. Bring your family, sing along, and celebrate the magic of the season with us! We are very lucky to be collaborating with the SBSO again this year🎶❄️