Children’s choirs help kids hone their skills, build confidence, and partake in a group that fosters creativity and respect. Plus, singing together is an excellent way to make new friends! Children’s choirs across Chicagoland welcome kids of many ages to come and join their voices together.
We’ve got you covered with our list to help you find the right choir for your kids. And for more options for activities and lessons, check out our whole guide to kids classes.
Chicago Children’s Choir
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 849-8300
info@ccchoir.org
A large choir serving more than 4,800 children throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about their rates and programs here. There are various programs for ages 8 and up.
Evanston Children’s Choir
2110 Warren St.
Evanston, IL 60202-1954
(847) 733-0814
A choir focused on diversity providing a platform for young choir members from all walks of life. Programs are available for kids Grade 1 and above. Registration for this season is now open.
Anima Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
501 Hill Ave, Suite 207
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-2471
sing@animasingers.org
Programs are available from kindergarten through 12th grade. The programs offer escalating levels of challenge, appropriate to the age, maturity and experience of the singers, so be sure to schedule a placement hearing here.
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
878 Lyster Road
Highwood, IL 60040
(847) 926-9898
MYAC offers children orchestra, chamber music, jazz and choral programs for children in 1st grade through high school.
Red Rose Children’s Choir
PO Box 7712
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 217-3037
This organization is a nonprofit organization serving families in Lake County and northern Cook County. Programs are available for Grades 1-12. Registration for this season is now open.
Young Naperville Singers
43 E. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 369-9679
info@youngnapervillesingers.org
YNS has been around for 39 years serving the community and enriching young lives with music. Programs are available for kindergarten through 12th grade.
Spirito!
900 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 102
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 581-5440
spirito@spiritosingers.org
Auditions being scheduled now for this season. This is a girls’ choral organization that aims to inspire young women through music.
Pro Musica Youth Chorus
P.O. Box 2082
Oak Park, Illinois 60303
(708) 406-9597
pmyouthchorus@gmail.com
Classes available for kids from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Palatine Children’s Chorus
Palatine Park District – Community Center
250 East Wood Street, Rm 1B
Palatine, Illinois 60067
Supported by the Palatine Park District, the programs include children as young as 4 and as old as 18.
VIP (Formerly Spectrum Youth Singers)
Eagle Pointe Elementary School (rehearsal space)
24562 Norwood Drive
Plainfield, IL
SpectrumSingersChicagoland@gmail.com
Helping all children find their voices, Spectrum Youth Singers offer programs for kids between grades 3-12.
Schaumburg Choral Program
201 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 895-3600
Open to elementary students in grades 3 and up, junior high, high school college students, and college graduates.
JESM Children’s Choir
210 N Main Street, Second Floor
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 359-7725
Part of Jerry Evans School of Music, this is designed for children aged 6-12. Wheaton Young Singers Children’s Choir is available to all in the Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Carol Stream, Naperville and the surrounding area.
Youth Choral Theater of Chicago
PO Box 128
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 535-9873
info@youthchoraltheater.org
Programs available for junior kindergarten (age 4) through high school (grade 12).
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