Traditional Post-concert Party at Barb's

Our hostess, Barb...

Christmas Concert 2016

Here's a video with snippets of each song -- the entire concert in 11 minutes!

Our very special guest at the concert was Santa Claus who visited with audience members and made an resounding appearance in the concert as "The Man with the Bag."

Another guest (who snuck in) was Mr. Grinch, but he was unsuccessful at stealing Christmas!

Here are a few photos from longtime member, Cheryl...

Here are our musicians...

Our accompanist, Sandy...

Drummer Archie...

Bassist Al...

Violinist Cody...

For the first time, we held a silent auction of 40+ themed baskets, which was very well received...

2016 Spring Concert -- Snippets from each song

Brief excerpts from each song in the Spring Concert...

Christmas Concert rehearsals begin on Monday, August 29th!

If you have gift of music and you are looking for a place to share it, we have a spot for you. If you are a current or former member, we look forward to seeing you!

We will start around 6:30 taking registrations & handing out music  at St Peter United Church of Christ at 47 Church St, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (map is in sidebar to the right.)

Info also available at

http://www.meetup.com/Village-Singers/events/232031656/…

End-of-the-Season Party at Barb's

Once again, as she has for over a decade, barb served as hostess for our after-concert party...  Thanks, Barb!

It was  beautiful evening, so we availed ourselves of the opportunity to dine al fresco in the lovely and spacious backyard...

Then we moved indoors to view the DVD of the concert...

Concert in May -- "From Sea to Shining Sea"

Meet our new directors!

Jerry and Happi Berger are thrilled to be making their debut as the Village Singers' directors this season. They met at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where they both earned their Bachelor of Music degrees in vocal music education. Each of them was blessed to study under internationally acclaimed choral director, Dr. Brad Holmes, and toured nationally with the Millikin University Choir. Jerry holds a Master's degree from Vandercook College of Music and teaches music at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights. Happi is a homeschooling mother, a private music teacher for the Cary-Grove Performing Arts Center, and recently received training to assist women in labor as a birth doula. Jerry and Happi are active vocalists on the worship team at their church and have been married for 16 years. They reside in Cary, Illinois, with their three boys.

Rehearsals begin for May concert

Rehearsals begin Monday, January 18th, for the Spring Concert to be called "America: Sea to Shining Sea" and features patriotic music and songs of Cities and States.

Rehearsal will begin at 7 pm and run to 9 pm.

Please try to arrive at 6:15 for a brief meeting so we don't spend valuable rehearsal time conducting business items.

Snacks will be provided.

Snippets from all our songs at the Winter Concert

Our 80 minute concert in 11 minutes:

Winter Concert Party

Once again, Barb hosted a post-concert party...

Following a delicious meal and socializing, we watched the video of our concert...

Winter Concert 2015

Our 2015 Winter concert performances will be on Saturday, December 5th at 7pm and Sunday, December 6th at 3pm at St. Peter Church in Lake Zurich. The address and directions are in the sidebar on the right.

Winter Concert Season Begins August 17th

Yes, our first rehearsal/meeting for our December concerts will be on Monday evening, August 17th at St. Peter Church (location info is in sidebar on the right) from 7pm to 9pm.

We will meet new members, reunite with old friends, fill out registration paperwork, and go over a few of the concert songs.

New members welcome!  We are a non-auditioned chorus, so all ARE welcome regardless of experience or lack thereof. Practice CDs will be available to help you learn your parts.

Farewell Party for Tara and Shel!

For those who didn't read the post prior to this one, scroll down to see the information regarding Tara and Shel retiring to North Carolina and leaving our group after 17 years.  Yesterday, in commemoration and grateful thanks for her nearly two decades of devoted service to the Village Singers of Lake Zurich and its predecessor group, her best friend, Karen, hosted a spirited "Farewell Party" for Tara and Shel, at her lovely lakeside home. 

About two dozen were able to attend on this gorgeous evening, and for 3+ hours, lots of memories, stories, and tears were shed as we ate, sang, toasted, and reminisced. 

 It has been our joy to have had their friendship and Tara's impressive musical skills for all our concerts and other performances, and everyone departed last night with a gaping hole in our hearts because of their departure.  We wish them well in their new home near their daughters and grandchildren!

"Bon voyage and Godspeed, Tara and Shel!"

Choir sings "Goodbye" to Tara, and responds with a song...