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We love performing for just about every occasion! We can provide quality entertainment for your company sponsored event, church social, family reunion, festival, public or private parties, club event, or any other situation where musical entertainment is desired. Join Us at rehearsals! Contact us today at [email protected]! 

Our Mission Statement

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A chorus of women encouraging personal growth and excellence through learning musical skills. Creating friendships through singing and sharing our joy of barbershop music by performing in our community.

Our Vision Statement

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The Heart of Ilinois Chrous aspires to be a group of welcoming and affirming female vocal musicians, striving to grow musically, personally and professionally. Our chorus members build connections through music education and performance, social interactions, leadership opportunities and community service. Utilizing our Barbershop/Acapella artform, the chorus will continue to grow in membership while refining each member's performance and musical skills, building our individual confidence and forming lasting friendships.

Competition in Milwaukee, WI 2026 3rd Place Division AA! Score 454

__alt__Welcome to The Heart of Illinois Chorus - Come for the singing. Stay for the fun!

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Our upcoming show

__alt__Our chorus puts on two shows per year. Sept 20, 2026 at 2:00pm for $15 you can see Hearts Celebrate America with Ana Pfister as our musical guests. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any member, or by emailing [email protected]. Children 12 and under and those with a military ID are admitted free.

 

Our Director, Lora Wright

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One of the best things about our chorus is our long-time and yet innovative and energetic director.

Frankly her musicality and experience is only matched by her sense of humor and friendly manner. She is the best and we love her.

It has been proven many times that choral music is good for you in so many ways! It relieves stress, releases endorphins, oxygenates the blood. It's aerobic activity. Music is something you can do most of your entire life. We focus on music education and performance.

Join Us! 

"Chorus rehearsals are fun!"

"I've made so many wonderful friends!"

Job Postings

Audition - We will hold auditions on Oct. 13, 2026 to sing Ring Christmas Bells as an ensemble made up of active members at our holiday performances.

Job Postings -

1. We are looking for someone to look into a place to digitize our scrapbooks. We need research done with the 3 places in Peoria that show up when you Google Peoria Digitizing Services. Get pricing and find out how we would prepare. If interested, contact Theresa.

2. Volunteer needed: Arrange snacks and water for the tech crew on the day of the show.

3. Volunteer needed: Monitor the video recording on the tablet during the show.

Join Us!!

WHEN?

Guests are welcome at any Heart of Illinois Chorus rehearsal, Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8:30 pm.  Every Tuesday night is Guest Night!  

WHERE?

Illinois Central College's Performing Arts Center, Ballet Room to the left inside the door, 1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001

WHY?

There are so many reasons to join! Spend time with a wonderful group of women. Learn some amazing songs. Experience opportunities for vocal skill building, personal growth...and get a chance to perform and strut your stuff!

WHO?

You!!! Come and discover the joy of singing 4-part harmony, acapella, barbershop style! 

HOW?

Contact us today at [email protected]!

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 

PO Box 103, Washington, IL 61571

Rehearsal Location:

Illinois Central College

1 University Drive

East Peoria, IL

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