Concerts

Past events

Pizza Palooza

At 5pm on May 10, CU Sings had a Pizza Palooza fundraiser at First United Methodist Church of Urbana, 304 S. Race Street in Urbana with unlimited pizza from local favorites, musical entertainment, and a silent auction for hand-crafted gift baskets.

A Place of Belonging

The CU Sings: People’s Chorus concluded their inaugural concert season with “A Place of Belonging” on Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Urbana, 304 S. Race Street in Urbana.

Conducted by Dr. Franklin Gallo, the People’s Chorus performed a variety of choral pieces on the theme of fellowship and community, including “Sorída (A Zimbabwean Greeting)” by Rosephanye Powell, “Stardust” by B.E. Boykin, and “The Road Home” by Stephen Paulus.

They were joined for this concert by the Centennial High School’s Expressions and the CrUUners of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign.

Rise in Harmony

CU Sings: People’s Chorus first spring concert, “Rise in Harmony”, centered themes of hope and renewal on March 8, 2025 in Wesley United Methodist Church. The concert featured guest ensembles Amasong, Unitarian Universalist Church Choir, and the Maroa-Forsyth High School Choir.

Light and Joy

CU Sings: The People’s Chorus winter concert, “Light and Joy: Carols for All,” embodied joyful and inclusive winter carols, on December 15, 2024 at McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church. It featured ensembles Unitarian Universalist Church CrUUners, the Sycamore Brass Ensemble with guest percussionists, and guest soloist Ricardo Herrera.

A New Dawn

The People’s Chorus fall concert, “A New Dawn,” showcased the choir under its own name for the first time, on October 19, 2024 at First United Methodist Church. It also featured Amasong and the Unitarian Universalist Church Choir.