Folkfest
Songs of America — Then and Now
Our season concludes with Folkfest, a vibrant celebration of the songs that have helped shape the American musical landscape as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Drawing on the spirit of the folk revival and the storytelling traditions that run through American music, the program features choral arrangements of iconic songs such as “This Land Is Your Land”, “Blowin’ in the Wind”, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone”, “Big Yellow Taxi”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, and “Turn! Turn! Turn!”—along with a tribute to the songs of John Denver and a lively choral medley from West Side Story. With melodies that speak of hope, reflection, and community, Folkfest offers a warm and uplifting close to the season.
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Season at a Glance
Three concerts. Three distinct musical experiences.
Folkfest
May 16-17, 2026
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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.
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