HISTORY
OF TOWER CHORALE The
Tower Chorale is a 80-voice community chorus comprised of amateur
and professional singers, including former members of the Chicago
Symphony Chorus, Grant Park Symphony Chorus, Light Opera Works,
Chicago Opera Theater and various community theater and music
organizations. Many church choirs are represented. Known for musical diversity, this non-profit
organization has been one of the premier music groups in Chicago's
western suburbs since 1986. After a decade of successful performances The Tower Chorale became an independent organization. We are incorporated in the state of Illinois as a not-for-profit corporation and hold a tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service The purpose of The Tower Chorale is to offer the opportunity for choral musical enjoyment and growth, in an environment of fellowship, by means of a variety of secular and sacred musical experiences, providing an entertainment resource for the community and satisfaction for the performers. View
some of our singers in concert. FOUNDER
& DIRECTOR, JAMES WINFIELD
James
Winfield, founder and music director brings a wealth of
professional experience to The Tower Chorale. He has has several
choral and instrumental arrangements published. His concerts are
known for their excitement, variety and innovative
programming. He served eight years as
music director of the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra of Hinsdale
and eight years as Associate Director of the Chicago Symphony
Chorus. Besides directing The Tower Chorale, Mr. Winfield holds
the dual positions of organist/director of music at First Congregational Church of Elmhurst and
Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion. Mr. Winfield holds music degrees from Indiana University and Northwestern University. back
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BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Jeannette Asa
Sue Baker
Murnie Baker
Walter Blasco
Nanci Davidson
John Jacus
Barbara Miner
Mark Miner |
Jim Mowers
Nelle Robinson
Don Spiering
Tom Stoginski
Vicky Syren
Wayne Vergowe
James Winfield
Genevieve Yurka |
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