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In May, patrons, audiences and singers shared James Winfield's conclusion of 25 years of acclaimed teaching and directing the Tower Chorale.

To continue our tradition of fine music, Mr Patrick Godon has taken on Tower Chorale as its Music Director effective July 1, 2011.

Pictured here, Mr. Godon has had many top level posts in music. Since 2003, he has been Director of Music at St. Gregory the Great Church in Chicago and continues in that post. In 2006, Mr. Godon founded International Chamber Artists (ICA), a chamber music ensemble of classically trained musicians. He holds the degree of Master of Music in Piano Performance from DePaul University. He has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) as second keyboardist and has done piano solo work for them.

The Tower Chorale welcomes Mr Godon as the new Music Director.

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. 

FOUNDER, JAMES WINFIELD

James Winfield, Tower Chorale's founder, brought a wealth of professional experience to The Tower Chorale. He has had several choral and instrumental arrangements published. His concerts were known for their excitement, variety and innovative programming.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Patrick Godon -- Music Director
Thomas Licar - Business Manager
James Winfield -- Founder and Music Director, 1986-2011

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