“Excellent choir. You sing with great unity yet are of impressive age range. Lovely music and outstanding musicianship.”  - Anonymous first-time audience member, Spring 2019

“Wonderful to hear you all in person again!  Lovely!”- Trinity P., Lombard, Fall 2021

“Love the music and the enthusiasm of the chorale” – Mary U., Ventura CA, Spring 2019​

"It created a desire to visit South America." - Kathy P., River Forest, Fall 2021 ​

“Reminded me of [my] time in Peru.” - Shirley L., Indian Head Park, Fall 2021

“So glad you're back and this concert is AMAZING!” – Miriam K., Oak Park, Fall 2021

Comments from our Audience

Alto​

Jennifer Bauer​

​​Hollis Bernstein

Claire Borowski

Sarah Campbell

Jenny Earlandson

​Krista Foster​​

Jess Green

​Cleo Enockson Hagen

Kathleen Morris

​​Katie Polak

Mary Rogan​

Jeanette Tobin​

Meet the Chorale

Bass

Mark Allen
Richard Ball
Jack Darnall

Sam Hohmann​

​Ted Reichardt

​Larry Ritsert

Ron Ritsert

“Wonderful selection of American composers and chorale sounds divine!!!” – Elizabeth G., Forest Park, Spring 2019​

"Amazing performance, emotionally moving." - David V., Western Springs, Fall 2021 ​

Tenor​​

Miguel DeLeon

John Hillman​

​Jay Kessen

​Marc Linne

Geoffrey Roupas
John Slauson​

John Van Aalst 

​​Soprano

​Cathy Bachman

​Ari Castle

​Claire Cooke​

Linda Fehr
​Sarah Gruendler-Ladner

Barbara Hofmaier
Lillian Hohmann​

Quinn Johnshoy​

Ana Maroquin
Rebecca McLane
Diane Minarik

​​Izzy Rugless

Lily Shane
Eleanor Sharpe

Katie Taylor

Dove Wilson
Beth Zeiter

“Wonderful as always” – Karen K., Gary IN, Spring 2019

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“Have been to [your] concerts in the past and always enjoy the music chosen and the high level of performance, from the conducting to the voices of choir members.” - Marge G., Chicago, Spring 2019​

Since its founding in 1984, the Heritage Chorale has been home to a diverse group of dedicated singers. We are always looking for new singers! 

We rehearse on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 in the Oak Park area.  For information about auditioning, please call (708) 642-1433 or email Rebecca McLane at mclane.rebecca@gmail.com.

Below is our current roster.