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.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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