On April 13, 2020, in light of the significant uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard made the difficult decision to move all 2020 summer programming to a remote/online format. In accordance with Harvard COVID-19 policies, it is with a heavy heart that the Harvard Summer Chorus is unfortunately cancelling all Summer 2020 programming – auditions, concerts, and rehearsals. To learn more about Harvard University's response and policies on COVID-19, please visit https://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus. To read the Harvard Summer School's updates and resources, please visit https://www.summer.harvard.edu/summer-2020-updates-resources

Members of the Summer Chorus can find information in tabs below about the rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, dress code, and more. Click on one of the specific tabs below to learn more.

Rehearsal schedule

The Harvard Summer Chorus rehearses on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:30 pm in Sanders Theatre (45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA) on Harvard's campus. 

Dress code

​For Summer Chorus performances, we wear the following:
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Women
White dress top (not too low cut) that covers your shoulders
Brightly colored solid skirt (down to or below your knees) OR black dress pantsBlack shoes

Men
White long-sleeve and button down dress shirt
Black dress pants
Black shoes and black socks
Solid brightly colored tie

Member Dues

Each year, members of the Summer Chorus are asked to contribute dues to support our performances and activities. We are proud that these dues are among the lowest in Boston for participation in a community chorus that performs with professional orchestra. 
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An inability to afford the dues should never be a reason not to sing. If you are unable to pay dues for financial reasons, you are more than encouraged to sing with us. Please let a board member know at the first rehearsal what (if anything) you are comfortable paying to participate in the chorus. We will work to meet your financial needs.

Community Member Dues: $60
Harvard Graduate Students & Students at other institutions: FREE
Harvard Summer School & Harvard Undergraduate Students: FREE

Summer Voice lessons

For those singers interested in complementing their Summer Chorus experience, individual voice lessons are available through the Harvard Voice Program for a fee. Instruction is based on classical technique and vocal pedagogy, with emphasis on organizing each person’s management of breath, larynx, and vocal tract to gain optimal function. Importance is given not only to the physical systems at work, but how awareness of the mind-body and emotional systems affect vocal production. 
Singers will be fascinated as they learn to sense, feel, hear, appreciate, and love their own voices with this awareness. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Please email Liz Eschen, Director of the Harvard Voice Program if you are interested or have questions.

Practice files

​If we are able to find some, practice MIDI files for this year's music will be available for download from this page. As of now, we have not been able to locate practice files for this season's repertoire. If files are found, they will be made available here as soon as possible.

Information on MIDI Players and MIDI Resources

Information on MIDIPlay for Windows