Mendelssohn’s Elijah
A powerful choral masterpiece of faith, struggle and redemption
Mendelssohn’s Elijah is a dramatic oratorio filled with thunderous choruses, tender arias, and moments of profound reflection. From the prophet’s defiant calls to faith to the triumphant final chorus, it remains one of the great achievements of the choral repertoire.
Advance purchase recommended
Season at a Glance
Three concerts. Three distinct musical experiences.
The Harmony of Happy Holidays
December 6-7 2025
Christmas
Past
Mendelssohn’s Elijah
March 7-8 2026
Masterworks
Now Performing
Folkfest
May 16-17, 2026
Pops
Upcoming
Why Attend a Tower Chorale Concert?
Professional Artistic Leadership
Under the direction of Patrick Godon, rehearsals and performances are focused, efficient, and grounded in musical clarity, intention, and respect for the score.
High Musical Standards
Our volunteer singers are experienced musicians who value preparation, challenge, and continued musical growth
Accomplished Professional Collaborators
For major works and select concerts, we perform with professional instrumentalists from International Chamber Artists a collective of musicians drawn from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and comparable ensembles, frequently heard on WFMT.
Nearly 40 Years of Performance
Since 1986, The Tower Chorale has presented a wide range of sacred and secular repertoire for audiences throughout Chicago’s western suburbs.
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Recent Performances
2024-25 Season
- Christmas — The Many Moods of Christmas
- Pops– Broadway Regards
- Masterworks — Liszt’s Missa Solemnis
2023-24 Season
- Christmas — A Festive Noel
- Masterworks — Priesner’s Requiem for My Friend
- Pops — Gershwin’s Greatest
2022-23 Season
- Christmas — What Sweeter Music
- Masterworks — Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor
- Pops — Totally Tubular Tunes, Radical Music of the 80s