[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32106]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE CHORALE MUSICAL GROUP BASED IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 
Chorale musical group based in Champaign, Illinois. This musical group 
founded by director Julie Beyler has been performing for audiences 
around the State of Illinois and abroad for the past 25 years and I 
would like to take this opportunity to recognize this milestone in the 
group's history.
  The Chorale is a unique blend of individuals from various walks of 
life who share a love for singing and performing. The organization of 
mixed voices performs four concerts during a season and often provides 
music for a variety of community events.
  Since the group's inception in 1982, The Chorale has grown from a 
small ensemble of singers performing holiday music in the Village of 
Mahomet to presently having 70-75 members from numerous local 
communities and performing in the areas most historic venues in front 
of sellout crowds.
  One of the group's most notable performances was in May of 1991 at 
the Virginia Theatre in Downtown Champaign. After three decades of 
being used primarily as a movie house, the Virginia Theatre made its 
return to hosting live performances by having the Chorale perform its 
``songs of America'' concert. The group is proud to have been a part of 
returning this historic building to a performing venue once again.
  Whether it is at the Virginia Theatre, community events around the 
state, or abroad, the Chorale offers its audience an unforgettable 
musical experience and I want to congratulate the members of the group 
for 25 years of success.

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