Community Chorus

Based in Crystal Lake, IL

Our choir began as a part of the first Crystal Lake Fourth of July Gala in 1987. The Gala was an idea to connect two community events - the Cardboard Cup Regatta and the Lakeside Festival - with a week of celebration and events that involved all families and people of all ages, expanding the "Taste of Crystal Lake" and culminating in a parade, festival concert and fireworks display all focused on our beautiful lake. Joyce Dwyer approached Steven Szalaj about forming a community choir from area church choirs for a concert on Tuesday of Gala week, and to sing on the Fireworks concert with the Crystal Lake Community Band. Helen Bird was a significant help in forming the festival choir. It was a "magical" beginning! The choir has given this free, out-of-doors concert at Main Beach on the last Tuesday of June every year since 1987.

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