Galesburg Community Chorus

09/06/2026

*Reminder*: We do NOT have rehearsal tomorrow, Monday, September 7th. Happy Labor Day and enjoy the rest of your long holiday weekend!

We will see you next week! 💖🎶💖

09/01/2026

In this case, the second time's the charm! Here we have captured a few shots of the sensational second night of GCC rehearsals 🎶❤️🎤

We had a fabulous turnout tonight, but we still have room for a few more friends!!...our next rehearsal will be Monday, September 14th! Stay tuned for more 📷🤩

(Interested in joining? Email [email protected] for more information! )

08/30/2026

TOMORROW (8-31) is your second chance to join us for our fall semester!!

Come and sing with us! We meet weekly on Monday nights at First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. Rehearsals start at 7 p.m., so come a few minutes early if it's your first time.

We are rehearsing to perform "Considering Matthew Shepard" by Craig Hella Johnson in November. This is work is a smorgasbord of styles, with a powerful and touching message. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the concert!!💖🎶💖

Questions? Please send a message or email [email protected].

08/25/2026

Wow! Our first rehearsal was phenomenal! 🎶🤩🎶 We had so much fun (and so many tasty treats thanks to Linda H, Mary B, and Tracy S), that we didn't even get any pictures 🤦‍♀️😅😂

A big thank-you to the 59 singers that joined us last night. AND it is *not too late* to join us!!

You have another chance to join us next Monday, August 31st at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg! Mark your calendars and "come sing with us! "

08/24/2026

ATTENTION!! Ditch those calendars.... it's time to set an ALARM!

5 HOURS until our first rehearsal!! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg, **Tonight**!!!

We will be beginning preparations for our concert presentation of Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson.

Come be a part of Galesburg's oldest choral group! ❤️🎤🎶❤️

Questions? Text 708-517-0426 or email [email protected].

08/17/2026

*SEVEN DAYS*.......(Don't worry, this isn't a 2000s horror movie 😉🎃)

No, only SEVEN days until the first night of GCC rehearsals! Come on Monday the 24th, join us to share in our love of singing (and obscure movie references at the break, if that's your thing 😂).

First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg! Rehearsals start promptly at 7 p.m., so come a bit early to sign in and get your music. Semester dues are $20, students are free! *No auditions* required- bring a friend 🎶🥰🎶

08/03/2026

In addition to our individual donors, business supporters, and ad sale partners, a giant facet of our success is our *singers*! 🎤💖

THREE weeks from today, on Monday, 8/24, rehearsals will BEGIN. Click on the link below to see the fabulous talent that made our last semester such a success and ask yourself....."Why not me?" And join us!
https://www.galesburgcommunitychorus.org/singers

(More rehearsal information in the comments! Questions? Email Tracy at [email protected]).

Since its founding in 1945, there have been thousands of singers in the Galesburg Community Chorus. Although all records of the individual performers have not been located for the first 50 years, there have been over 650 singers in the past 27 seasons alone. As a non-auditioned choir focusing on cla...

07/07/2026

Friends and supporters of Galesburg Community Chorus, as our fiscal year approaches its end on July 31st, we invite those who may not have donated to us to please extend their support. As of today, we have not yet met our fundraising efforts for 2026-2027 and would greatly appreciate any donation. We rely on the generosity of area businesses and individuals like you to maintain our mission of sharing the gift of great choral music.

Please donate today!
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/galesburg-community-choru/6a4cddc38e8f4b9fa1f18533/donate #/donations

If you prefer to send cash or check via mail, the office address is: 311 E. Main St, Suite 404, Galesburg, IL, 61401.

(Note: There is not a virtual performance that will be streamed. Concert photos and videos from Durufle Requiem coming soon!)

Thank you in advance!

Photo credit: Peter Bailey

05/31/2026

And there are SIX days left to appreciate our very own Basia Krol and her wonderful exhibit at the Galesburg Community Arts Center!

(See if you can find the badger! 😁)

05/26/2026

Sending a hearty congratulations to Mr. Garrett Sprinkle, GCC Board Member and ROWVA faculty member, on his Teacher of the Year award. Both ROWVA and GCC are blessed to have your talents!

Congratulations to ROWVA Junior & Senior High School music teacher, Mr. Sprinkle, who was recently awarded the ROWVA National Honor Society Teacher of the Year!