Give to the Elgin Master Chorale and the Elgin Youth Choir
Your gift helps voices rise across the Fox Valley
For nearly 80 years, the Elgin Master Chorale has united singers of all ages to inspire, educate, and strengthen our community through exceptional choral music. Today, your support ensures that both EMC and the Elgin Youth Choir continue to bring the joy of singing to audiences, students, and families across the Fox Valley.
When you give, you make it possible for our singers to experience high-quality musical opportunities, find connection and belonging, and share their voices with the community. Your generosity helps keep choral music thriving in the Fox Valley — now and for generations to come.
Why Your Gift Matters
Your generosity directly supports:
Community Performances & Concerts
Bringing powerful, joyful choral performances to audiences across the region.Youth Scholarships
Helping us move toward eliminating tuition for the Elgin Youth Choir so every child can sing.Educational Connections Concert
Free arts experiences for hundreds of students annually.Artistic Excellence & Innovation
Supporting professional musicians, new works, collaborations, and guest artists.Community Engagement
Strengthening partnerships that bring the Fox Valley together through song.
Ways to Give
Make a Donation
Your tax-deductible gift provides essential support for our annual concert season and beyond.
One-Time Donations: Your one-time gift supports performances, youth programs, and the continued growth of choral music in our community. Thank you for helping us keep voices strong.
Monthly Giving: Join our community of sustaining supporters who keep EMC singing all year long.
Even a small monthly gift makes a powerful impact.
To give by check, please mail your donation to:
Elgin Community College Arts Center
Attn: Elgin Master Chorale
1700 Spartan Dr., Bldg. G Room 226
Elgin, IL 60123
847-214-7225
Sponsorships & Corporate Giving
Support choral music while spotlighting your business in the Fox Valley. Sponsorships begin at several levels and include recognition in programs, online, lobby displays, and community events.
- Season Sponsorships
- Concert Sponsorships
- Elgin Youth Choir Sponsors
- Educational Connections Concert Sponsors
- Program Ad sponsorships for non profits and small businesses
Click Here to Download Elgin Master Chorale 25-26 Sponsorship Guide
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy that keeps the Fox Valley singing for generations. Planned gifts strengthen EMC’s future by supporting:
- Long-term financial sustainability
- Youth scholarships
- Commissioned works & new artistic initiatives
- Community outreach and engagement
- Capital and strategic priorities
Types of planned gifts include:
- Bequests
- Retirement assets
- Life insurance designations
- Charitable trusts
- Endowment gifts
If you’d like to discuss a legacy gift or have EMC listed in your estate plans, contact:
Tyler Hast, Executive Director
tyler@elginmasterchorale.org · (847) 214-7225
Click here to download Elgin Master Chorale's Planned Giving Brochure
Celebrate the Twelve Days of Giving with us!
Every holiday season, we invite you to join us for the Twelve Days of Giving, a special celebration highlighting the stories, people, and programs that make choral music thrive in our community. Each day, we “unwrap” a new part of our mission. From our legacy, our singers, our community partners, and the dreams your generosity makes possible.
Your gift during the 12 Days of Giving helps:
- Expand access to music education for young singers
- Support transformative performances for thousands across the Fox Valley
- Strengthen our community through outreach, partnerships, and engagement
- Ensure the next generation can experience the joy, confidence, and connection that music creates
Together, we can unwrap the power of giving today and for years to come.
Thank you for supporting EMC and EYC this season. Your generosity keeps our community singing.