The Harvard Summer Chorus, founded in 1936, will be led by Alyson Greer Espinosa in Summer 2024 . The ensemble is open by audition to Harvard Summer School students, Harvard affiliates (ID holders), and members of the community, including local high school and college students.
Harvard Summer Chorus 2024
We are no longer taking accepting new applications for the Harvard Summer Chorus 2024.
Schedule
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm to 9:30pm, in Sanders Theatre, starting Thursday, June 27. Please note that there will not be rehearsal on July 4.
The culminating performance is scheduled for the evening of Friday, July 26 at 8pm in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall. There will be a dress rehearsal in Sanders Theatre on Thursday, July 25 (time TBA).
Repertoire
The Summer Chorus 2024 repertoire list is subject to change.
There will also be an opportunity to sing in a chamber choir. Placement and repertoire will be determined from auditions.
Dues
The dues for Summer 2024 are below and include scores All dues should paid at the first rehearsal. More information will be sent prior to June 27. In certain cases of financial hardship, you may petition for a discount by emailing [email protected].
Auditions
Harvard Summer School students will audition live at Sanders Theatre in the evening of June 25 and the audition will consist of singing a simple melody and a few vocal exercises.
High School students, College students, and Community Members will be asked to submit a video recording singing a patriotic tune (America or America the Beautiful). In addition, High School students will be asked to submit a supportive recommendation.
If you are a member of any of the following ensembles, you are exempt from auditioning and submitting a supportive recommendation for the 2024 Harvard Summer Chorus. Please complete the form linked under step 1 below to secure your spot.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
We are no longer taking accepting new applications for the Harvard Summer Chorus 2024.
Schedule
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm to 9:30pm, in Sanders Theatre, starting Thursday, June 27. Please note that there will not be rehearsal on July 4.
The culminating performance is scheduled for the evening of Friday, July 26 at 8pm in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall. There will be a dress rehearsal in Sanders Theatre on Thursday, July 25 (time TBA).
Repertoire
The Summer Chorus 2024 repertoire list is subject to change.
- RANDALL THOMPSPON The Testament of Freedom
- BRYAN SHARPE I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- arr. JEFFREY L. AMES Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)
- arr. DAWSON Soon ah will be done (Spiritual)
- Siyahamba
- ETHEL SMYTH March of the Women
- SARAH QUARTEL Voice on the Wind
- We Shall Overcome
- LYNN AHRENS & STEVEN FLAHERTY Make Them Hear You
There will also be an opportunity to sing in a chamber choir. Placement and repertoire will be determined from auditions.
Dues
The dues for Summer 2024 are below and include scores All dues should paid at the first rehearsal. More information will be sent prior to June 27. In certain cases of financial hardship, you may petition for a discount by emailing [email protected].
- $25 for Current Students
- $150 Community Members
- $0 for Harvard Summer School enrolled students
Auditions
Harvard Summer School students will audition live at Sanders Theatre in the evening of June 25 and the audition will consist of singing a simple melody and a few vocal exercises.
High School students, College students, and Community Members will be asked to submit a video recording singing a patriotic tune (America or America the Beautiful). In addition, High School students will be asked to submit a supportive recommendation.
If you are a member of any of the following ensembles, you are exempt from auditioning and submitting a supportive recommendation for the 2024 Harvard Summer Chorus. Please complete the form linked under step 1 below to secure your spot.
- Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus
- Harvard Glee Club
- Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
- Radcliffe Choral Society
- MMEA All State Choir 2023 or 2024
- Participant of Sr. District Chorus 2023 or 2024
- Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choirs or Alumni
- Westborough High School Student or Alumni
- Member of Boston University Choral Program
- Member of Northeastern University Choral Program
- Member of Boston Choral Ensemble
Please email [email protected] for more information.