When the privately-funded Elmwood Park Civic Chorus disbanded, the Village of Elmwood Park, at the urging of Village President Peter Silvestri, reorganized the group and hired Ellen Bartolozzi as the Director. Ms. Bartolozzi was born and raised in the community, attended local public schools, and Chicago-area colleges. Ms. Bartolozzi was always involved in music programs and school choirs. She currently is the director of the St. Cyprian's Parish music program and choir, while directing the community chorus. She also teaches piano. Ms. Bartolozzi is dedicated to promoting music in our community and at the local parish.
Village President Silvestri particularly praised "her dedication in organizing and directing the chorus and 'making it work' [that] has added to the quality of life in Elmwood Park."
