Our Choirs
No experience is necessary to join any of our Choirs. Joining a particular Choir depends upon a combination of a singer’s natural musical abilities, age, and the type of choral experience that singer is looking for. Our choirs sing a diverse repertoire, in various languages and styles. Most of our Choirs perform in our three self-produced events each year—our Winter Concert, our Spring Concert and our Spring Fundraiser. Beyond those events, the Concert Choir is our primary group for other special performances, collaborations, etc., although our other Choirs may occasionally enjoy other performance opportunities as they might arise. Please see Join Us for more detailed information on how to join.
Note about Communicable Diseases: We are proud of our record of never having had an outbreak stem from any of our rehearsals or concerts throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic. Although that has waned to periodic flare-ups similar to flu outbreaks, we will continue being vigilant to safeguard against the spread of any and all communicable diseases in our rehearsals. We will continue running our dual medical grade HEPA filters during rehearsals, ventilating as much as possible, and doing Lysol wipe-downs of high-contact surfaces. We reserve the right to reinstate other measures and precautions as deemed necessary (e.g. masks), if circumstances change.
Concert Choir
This is our top ensemble. Singers must audition for this performance-oriented Choir, displaying a solid sense of pitch and good focus. In addition to that, we are looking for singers who take particular pride in performing at a high level—who view singing not only as a fun activity but also as a vehicle for personal achievement and growth. A wide variety of musical styles and genres are explored in this enriching program. This is a true mixed-age group, accepting qualified singers grades 3 through high school with treble-ranged voices, with limited special internship opportunities for exceptional high school students. In addition to our self-produced events, the Concert Choir takes on the ECC’s highest-profile performances such as official City of Evanston events, major private events, or collaborations with other arts organizations like the Evanston Symphony and the North Shore Choral Society, as well as occasional outreach performances. Concert Choir members rehearse twice a week, and a typical number of performances is 5-6 per semester.
Days/Times: Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45* and Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, Rm. 107 (*If the “G9” subgroup of older singers is active, the general choir will be dismissed at 5:30 on Tuesdays and G9 will stay until 5:45.)
1st Fall Semester Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Members: Grades 3 through high school, by audition (capacity: 40)
Instructor: Gary Geiger
Tuition: $540/semester. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available.
Concert Choir registration for Fall Semester 2026 is now CLOSED.
POP HITS CHOIR
This is one of our main training groups for beginning and intermediate-level singers with a contemporary/pop theme. It is a mixed-age group for grades 1-8. No audition is required—sign up and sing! Members in this group range from young beginners to kids who are a little older but are not ready for—or may choose not to participate in—the Concert Choir. The focus of this group is on developing good vocal skills and habits, and experiencing the joy of singing. Pop Hits Choir will typically perform at our Winter Concert in December, at our Spring Fundraiser and at our Spring Concert in May. This Fall Semester features songs by Taylor Swift, Benson Boone, Shakira/Burna Boy, Shaboozey, Pink Zebra and more!
Day/Times: Mondays, 4:15-5:15 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, Rm. 107
1st Fall Semester Rehearsal: Monday, September 14th, 2026
Members: Grades 1-8, no audition required (capacity: 40)
Instructor: Sarah Bartolome
Tuition: $280/semester. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available.
Pop Hits Choir registration for Fall Semester 2026 is now CLOSED.
STORY CHOIR
Everyone loves a good story, and it’s even better when you can sing along with it. Each session will feature songs and narration from one story, either from a popular movie or other classic tale. This group is geared towards grades 1-5, and no audition is required. Sessions are shorter than our typical semesters, running 9 weeks each. It’s like a mini musical without tech week! Our Fall Session features the story of Michael Jackson!
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, Rm. 107
1st Fall Session Rehearsal: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Members: Grades 1-5, no audition required (capacity: 25)
Instructor: Delaney Roberts
Tuition: $220/session. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available.
Story Choir registration for Fall Session is now CLOSED.
Pope John XXIII School Choir
The ECC is currently in residence at Pope John XXIII School in Evanston. This group is for kids enrolled in Pope John XXIII School only.
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 on the campus of Pope John XXIII School
1st Fall Semester Rehearsal: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Members: grades 2-8, no audition required
Instructor: Gary Geiger
Tuition: $225/semester. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available.
Pope John XXIII School Choir registration for Fall Semester 2026 is now CLOSED.
