Article: New director finds Elgin Choral Union has a rich history.(Neighbor)(Way back when)

Byline: Jerry Turnquist

When Lisa Wright took over as the new executive director of the Elgin Choral Union this spring, she thought she'd be spending all her time promoting the group and organizing its events.

Instead, the new hire has found herself also sifting through various organizational memorabilia, which she says will help her tout the group's rich past.

"I was a performer with the Elgin Choral Union for 18 years before becoming the executive director," said Wright, who got her start in music in the Larkin High School choir and whose mother was the music librarian at Judson College. "Many people, including me, never knew we had so much ...

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