The Oak Park Concert Chorale (OPCC) has been featuring a cappella and accompanied performances since its inception in July 1981. One of the Midwest’s premier classical choral ensembles, OPCC is comprised of individuals from the Chicago Metropolitan area who embrace and celebrate the richness of diversity in age and culture, coming together to share their love of singing great music. The choir was led for over thirty years by Conductor Emeritus Paul Lindblad and is now led by its new Artistic Director and Conductor, Paul Laprade.
The OPCC mission includes presenting quality choral performances, fostering the appreciation of and the desire for good music, promoting cultural enrichment in our region, supporting efforts in the broad field of music education, and premiering works by local composers. In recent years, we have been focusing on expanding our mission by including joint performances with area ensembles, ensuring a more widely representative canon of composers and works, and exploring the many ways in which the power of music may lead to a greater sense of community.
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Oak Park Concert Chorale is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, and a grant from the Oak Park Area Arts Council in partnership with the Village of Oak Park, the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.