NWCS Mission Statement

Northwest Choral SocietyMission Statement Northwest Choral Society believes music transforms our lives, develops creativity and musical expression, and unites all people into a community.  We draw upon singers from the Greater Chicago area with the purpose of performing a diverse repertoire of the highest caliber for the joy, enrichment, and education of our membership and our audiences.

Our History

Northwest Choral Society (NWCS) was founded in June 1965 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and cultural organization. Neil Kjos, Jr., a music publisher in Park Ridge, was the founder and first president of the board. The first year was under the direction of Prof. Martin R. Rice, choral music director at Roosevelt University.  Neil Kjos conducted… Continue reading Our History

Our Story

From the Northwest Choral Society Mission Statement If you are a bass, tenor, alto, or soprano with previous choral experience, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of Northwest Choral Society. Because of our smaller size (about 50 members), you’ll see familiar faces each week, and find us friendly, supportive, and fun. We do like… Continue reading Our Story