The Harvard Summer Chorus, founded in 1936, will be led by Harvard’s Director of Choral Activities, Andrew Clark, in Summer 2025. 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.
More information can be found below. Please email [email protected] with questions.
More information can be found below. Please email [email protected] with questions.
Schedule
Rehearsals: Starting Thursday, June 26, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9:30pm | Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, July 31, 7-10pm | Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Concert: Friday, August 1, 8pm | Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, July 31, 7-10pm | Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Concert: Friday, August 1, 8pm | Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Repertoire
This year, the Summer Chorus will present the New England premiere of Dan Locklair’s Since Dawn (1995). The work sets Maya Angelou’s poem, “On the Pulse of Morning,” written for the 1993 Inauguration of President Bill Clinton.
In addition, the ensemble will commemorate the centennial of the late composer and conductor, Alice Parker, performing several of her well-known arrangements, alongside works by Gwyneth Walker, Shawn Kirchner, and Lukas Foss’s Psalms (1955).
The Summer Chorus 2025 repertoire list is subject to change.
In addition, the ensemble will commemorate the centennial of the late composer and conductor, Alice Parker, performing several of her well-known arrangements, alongside works by Gwyneth Walker, Shawn Kirchner, and Lukas Foss’s Psalms (1955).
The Summer Chorus 2025 repertoire list is subject to change.
dues
The dues for Summer 2025 are below and include scores. All dues should be paid at the first rehearsal. More information will be sent prior to June 26. In certain cases of financial hardship, you may petition for a discount by emailing [email protected].
- $0 for Harvard Summer School enrolled students
- $25 for Current Students (scores only)
- $150 Community Members
auditions
Harvard Summer School students will audition live at Sanders Theatre in the evening of June 24 and the audition will consist of singing a simple melody and a few vocal exercises. Sign ups will go out in May.
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). We will reach out to you with a video submission link in May.
If you are a member of any of the following ensembles, you are exempt from auditioning for the 2025 Harvard Summer Chorus. You must still complete the interest form to secure your spot.
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). We will reach out to you with a video submission link in May.
If you are a member of any of the following ensembles, you are exempt from auditioning for the 2025 Harvard Summer Chorus. You must still complete the interest form to secure your spot.
- Member of the 2024 Harvard Summer Chorus
- Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus
- Harvard Glee Club
- Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
- Radcliffe Choral Society
- MMEA All State Choir 2024 or 2025
- Participant of Sr. District Chorus 2024 or 2025
- Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choirs or Alumni
- Harvard University Choir
Interest form (required for participation)
If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Harvard Summer Chorus, please fill out this interest form. A member of the staff will reach out with more details to schedule an audition, submit a video recording, and/or confirm your spot in late May. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
