Welcome to the St Charles Singers
"One of those wonderful, down-home Midwestern American ensembles offering solid technique and shimmering, well-balanced choral textures." — American Record Guide
St. Charles Singers originated in St. Charles, Illinois in 1984. What began as a twelve voice ensemble has grown into a thirty-four voice choir.
Founded in 1984 by Jeffrey Hunt, artistic director, the St. Charles Singers is one of America’s preeminent professional choral groups. The choir has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor James Conlon at the Ravinia Festival and with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra under conductor Robert Hanson. It has toured professionally in England and France.
In a review of the St. Charles Singers’ 2007 performance of Aaron Copland’s American Songs with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Tribune critic John von Rhein praised the ensemble’s “winning warmth and charm.”
Noted Minnesota composer Charles Forsberg and jazz composer-pianist George Shearing each wrote works for the ensemble, whose repertoire now comprises approximately 600 works.
Its discography includes two commercial CDs on the Proteus label and three self-produced CDs. “They never fail to touch the heart while pleasing the ear,” said American Record Guide in its review of the vocal ensemble’s Christmas in St. Charles CD on the Proteus label. England’s Gramophone noted their “impeccable vocal blend . . . and clear precise diction.” In a CD review, ClassicsToday.com called the St. Charles Singers “one of North America’s outstanding choirs,” citing “charisma and top-notch musicianship” that “bring character and excitement to each piece.”
Single concert tickets are $35 (premium seating), $25 (general admission), and $20 for seniors 65+ and only $10.00 for full-time students 23 and under. For concert tickets and information, call (630) 513-5272
