Concerts

A Place of Belonging

The CU Sings: People’s Chorus will conclude 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 will perform 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.

With the goal of building the local choral community, the People’s Chorus is thrilled to partner for the first time with two area high school choirs.  They will be joined for this concert by the Rantoul Chamber Choir and Centennial High School’s Expressions.  Additionally, the People’s Chorus welcomes the CrUUners of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign to the concert lineup.

Tickets may be obtained Zeffy or at the door, with a suggested donation of $20 per ticket or pay-as-you-can.

Past concerts

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.