Elgin choir to sing Christmas songs

On Dec. 15, the 125-voice Elgin Choral Union will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. in Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Maestro Andrew Lewis will lead the audience on a musical journey through time, featuring works from the Renaissance through the Baroque eras to the contemporary age.

Favorite traditional carols will not be forgotten, with three contained in a medley for chorus by composer Jerry Brubaker and three others set for an audience sing-along. There will also be a selection from choral music's latest wunderkind, Eric Whitacre.

Accompanying the Choral Union will be brass players from the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra and ECU's own accompanist, Jon Warfel, on organ and piano.

Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children younger than 10 if accompanied by a paying adult. Group rates are also available.

Tickets may be purchased by phone or in person from the ECC box office in the Visual and Performing Arts Center or call (847) 622-0300.

For information about this performance, call Lisa Wright at (847) 214-7513.