Celebrate 60 Years of Song with
Anima - Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus!

Where will you be in 60 years?

When the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus was founded in 1964, a dream was born. One in which thousands of children would be positively impacted, lives would be changed, friendships would be formed, and global citizens would be created - all through the beauty and common language of music. Over the last 60 years, our singers have traveled the world performing in historic venues, some older than the United States. They have learned, grown, changed, explored, and most of all, created.

Join us during this, our 60th Season of empowering youth through song, as we honor our legacy and look forward to what the next 60 years hold.

Honoring Our Legacy, Embracing Our Growth

Sip & Sing Annual Fundraiser
December 5, 2024

Our annual holiday fundraiser event is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. Join your voices with those of our choristers in this cherished night out for parents, alumni, and community members.

Winter Concert
December 14, 2024

You won’t want to miss this exceptional holiday event! Enjoy a fully choreographed Muppet Christmas Carol from our youngest singers and Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, performed by Touring Chorus.

60th Anniversary Weekend
May 30-June 1, 2025

Join us in celebrating Anima’s 60th anniversary with our Spring Concert and Alumni Concert. We will honor Ms. Emily Ellsworth’s 2 decade commitment to Anima, as she is named Artistic Director Emerita.

In Sincere Gratitude for Extraordinary Talent and Dedication…

Bill Buhr Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

Mr. Bill Buhr has served as the Principal Pianist for Anima - Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus for 40 years. We are honored to celebrate his commitment to the organization and dedication to our choristers by creating a scholarship for graduating seniors in Mr. Buhr’s name. To learn more about the scholarship requirements, please contact us at sing@animasingers.org.

Ms. Emily Ellsworth, Artistic Director Emerita

Ms. Emily Ellsworth dedicated more than two decades of her life to Anima - Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, and we could not be more thrilled to bestow her with the title of Artistic Director Emerita. Ms. Ellsworth’s vision, musicianship, and, most of all, passion for creating a deep love of music in young people is unmatched. We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Ellsworth for her contributions that have made Anima the extraordinary organization it is today.