Naperville Chorus

Naperville Chorus Filling the western suburbs of Chicago with song since 1976. We aim to inspire and draw people to the musical arts through our performances!

Some photos before our concert tonight! 😀
04/20/2026

Some photos before our concert tonight! 😀

🙏 A moment of calm in a powerful program.“He Watching Over Israel” is gentle, flowing, and deeply comforting.đŸŽ¶ Fun fact:...
04/16/2026

🙏 A moment of calm in a powerful program.

“He Watching Over Israel” is gentle, flowing, and deeply comforting.

đŸŽ¶ Fun fact: Mendelssohn wrote this in his oratorio Elijah, and it remains one of the most beloved sacred choral pieces ever composed.

It’s like a musical exhale.

🎟 Experience the full program:

🌄 Not all choruses are loud. Some speak quietly—and stay with you.Rossini’s Villagers’ Chorus from Guillaume Tell is cal...
04/14/2026

🌄 Not all choruses are loud. Some speak quietly—and stay with you.

Rossini’s Villagers’ Chorus from Guillaume Tell is calm, grounded, and deeply reflective. It captures a community at rest, with an undercurrent of tension just beneath the surface.

đŸŽ¶ Fun fact: While Rossini is often known for fast, playful music, Guillaume Tell shows a different side—more serious, more expansive, and emotionally rich.

This is music that draws you in slowly
 and doesn’t let go.

🎟 Join us for this special 50th Anniversary concert: https://northcentral.vbotickets.com/event/Naperville_Chorus_Opera_Choruses_Great_Choral_Classics/167895

Interesting.
04/13/2026

Interesting.

The Classical Music Alignment Chart

LAWFUL GOOD: Bach — The rules exist because he wrote them. 1000+ works. All for the glory of God.

LAWFUL NEUTRAL: Brahms — Perfectionist. Destroyed anything that wasn't flawless. Followed classical forms in a Romantic world.

LAWFUL EVIL: Wagner — Genius. Control freak. Built an entire opera house just for his own works. Also... deeply problematic.

NEUTRAL GOOD: Mozart — Pure genius. Worked within and beyond every structure. Music that makes you believe in humanity.

TRUE NEUTRAL: Satie — Just vibing. Gymnopedies on repeat. Owned 12 identical grey velvet suits.

NEUTRAL EVIL: Salieri — Imperial Kapellmeister for 36 years. Teacher of Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt. Never poisoned anyone. Blame Pushkin and Hollywood.

CHAOTIC GOOD: Liszt — Original rockstar. Women fainted at his concerts. But also: generous, helped every young composer he met.

CHAOTIC NEUTRAL: Debussy — "Rules? I'll make my own harmony." Broke every convention and created Impressionism.

CHAOTIC EVIL: Paganini — Literally rumored to have sold his soul to the devil. Played so fast people crossed themselves.

Now the real question: Where would YOU put Beethoven?

Our take: Chaotic Neutral. He didn't follow the rules — he rewrote them while going deaf.

Drop your answer below. 👇

Exactly ONE WEEK to SHOWTIME!!! đŸŽ¶This is what it looks like behind the scenes—every note, every entrance, every detail c...
04/13/2026

Exactly ONE WEEK to SHOWTIME!!! đŸŽ¶

This is what it looks like behind the scenes—every note, every entrance, every detail coming together.

From the first note to the final chord
 this is one you’ll want to experience live.

It’s a busy week for us as we put the final touches on a concert that’s going to be powerful, moving, and full of moments you won’t forget. In just 7 days, this room turns into a full concert hall
 and this sound fills the space in a way you can’t replicate anywhere else.

📍 Wentz Concert Hall | April 19 at 4:00 PM

Come hear what all of this becomes.

🌀 Imagine music that literally sounds like spinning wheels.Wagner’s Spinning Chorus captures the rhythm of work, movemen...
04/06/2026

🌀 Imagine music that literally sounds like spinning wheels.

Wagner’s Spinning Chorus captures the rhythm of work, movement, and storytelling all at once.

đŸŽ¶ Fun fact: Wagner was known for pushing boundaries—and this piece blends everyday life with dramatic opera in a way that feels surprisingly modern.

It’s hypnotic, energetic, and completely unique.

🎟 Don’t miss it: https://northcentral.vbotickets.com/event/Naperville_Chorus_Opera_Choruses_Great_Choral_Classics/167895

Two weeks from show time! You may see some familiar faces in a video article from NCTV17, including an interview with a ...
04/04/2026

Two weeks from show time!

You may see some familiar faces in a video article from NCTV17, including an interview with a member that has been with us since the chorus’s inception in 1976!

Founded in 1976, The Naperville Chorus is celebrating 50 years of harmony and high notes; concerts and community this year.

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1212 S. Naper Boulevard Suite 119/261
Naperville, IL
60540

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