Elgin Master Chorale

Innovation. Imagination. Collaboration.

What an honor for the Elgin Master Chorale to join the for a breathtaking performance of The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci by Jocelyn Hagen as part of EYSO’s 50th Anniversary Season Finale.

We’re already looking ahead to November, when our ensembles reunite for Carmina Burana to open EMC’s 80th Anniversary Season.



📸: & Lee Kolodiej

Review: The Elgin Master Chorale and Director/Conductor Andrew Lewis Produce a Masterful Performance of Stacy Garrop’s Terra Nostra in Elgin | Third Coast Review I was first blown away by Stacy Garrop’s oratorio Terra Nostra when Cedille Records released it in 2024. In three parts, Garrop tells the story of our planet, starting with […]

The music doesn’t really end when the concert does… it just moves to the Afterglow. Good company, a few drinks, and the best way to celebrate a beautiful concert!

Huge thanks to the Rossows for opening their home to us. We’re lucky to have you. 🥂🎶

Still riding the wave from Sunday’s performance of Terra Nostra. Thank you to our musicians, collaborators, and audience for making it unforgettable.

Read the full review here: https://thirdcoastreview.com/music/2026/04/21/review-elgin-terra-nostra

Sunday was something special.

This weekend, the Elgin Master Chorale presented That This Nation Shall Live in an afternoon of powerful music, reflection, and collaboration that brought our community together in a truly meaningful way.

At the heart of the program was Terra Nostra by , performed with depth and conviction by our singers and instrumentalists. We were honored to welcome Stacy in person, alongside for our Beyond the Bar Lines pre-concert talk. It was a moment that deepened the experience and invited our audience into the story behind the music.

This performance would not have been possible without the incredible collaboration of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Elgin Youth Choir, the Hampshire Middle School choirs, and the Elgin Community College Concert Chorus. Sharing the stage with so many dedicated musicians made this performance all the more impactful.

To our audience: thank you for showing up, for listening, and for being part of this moment with us. Your presence is what brings this music to life.

And to our donors, sponsors, and supporters: We must thank you for making performances like this possible. Your belief in our work allows us to continue creating, collaborating, and connecting through music.

We are proud of what we created together and we’re already looking forward to what comes next.

Go Beyond the Bar Lines with Elgin Master Chorale

Join us for this FREE pre-concert talk featuring composer Stacy Garrop and Kristen Hedegaard of the EcoVoice Project. Discover the inspiration, ideas, and storytelling behind Terra Nostra before the performance begins.

📅 Sunday, April 19
🎤 Beyond the Barlines at 2:45PM
🎶 Concert at 3:30PM
📍 Blizzard Theatre, Elgin Community College

🎟️ Stay for the full experience—get your tickets now: eccartscenter.org/tickets

✨ Meet the Soloists ✨

We’re thrilled to feature an incredible quartet of soloists in That This Nation Shall Live—each bringing their own artistry, depth, and storytelling to this powerful program:

🎶 Michelle Areyzaga - Soprano
🎶 Leah Dexter, mezzo-soprano
🎶 Sam Rosner, tenor
🎶 Pete Wesoloski, baritone

Together with the Elgin Master Chorale and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, these artists help bring Terra Nostra by Stacy Garrop to life. Join the Elgin Master Chorale as we reflect on our shared world and the legacy we leave behind.

📅 Sunday, April 19 at 3:30PM
🎤 FREE Pre-Concert Talk at 2:45PM
📍 Blizzard Theatre, Elgin Community College
🎟️ Tickets: eccartscenter.org/tickets

No better way to spend a Tuesday night!

(Shout out to for being the best place to call our home!)

Three concerts in, and the energy is still electric ✨
Concert #3 of the Holiday Extravaganza with the was another reminder of how powerful live music can be when a community comes together. So much joy on that stage and in the hall. 🎶

Concert #2 is underway in Elgin! 🎶
The Elgin Master Chorale is back on stage with the for another thrilling performance today.

📍 Before you head to your seats, at intermission, or after the concert, be sure to stop by the EMC table in the lobby to say hello, learn more about our work in the community, and see how you can stay connected.