SMSU Chorale

The SMSU Chorale is the department's elite, mixed choral ensemble. The ensemble specializes in the performance of a wide range of sacred and secular choral literature of all historical periods, voicings, and nationalities.  Repertoire includes unaccompanied works for a cappella choir as well as works performed with professional instrumental ensembles.  The SMSU Chorale is open to all students, regardless of major, by audition.

Performance Schedule 2025-26

November 9, 2025
"When We Sing Heart..."
Featuring the World Premiere of a new work by Linda Kachelmeier
based on the poetry of Saara Myrene Raappana
First Lutheran Church
2:00 p.m.

December 6, 2025
"SMSU Holiday Revels"
featuring the SMSU/Community Concert Band, SMSU Glee Club,
Alta Voce, the SMSU Chorale, and Jazz Ensemble
Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts (at Marshall High School)
3:00 p.m.
**$5 admission charge, children under 5 years are free**
All proceeds to toward student scholarships.
Weather back-up date:  December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m.

April 25, 2026
"Be Still My Soul: The Music of Morten Lauridsen"
with special guest, Stephen Hamilton, organ
First Lutheran Church
2:00 p.m.

AND

April 26, 2026
Olivet Congregational Church
3:00 p.m.

May 9, 2026
SMSU Commencement
SMSU RA Facility
10:00 a.m.

May 27-31, 2026
SMSU Chorale:  New York Tour
Performing Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna
at Carnegie Hall with the New England Symphonic Ensemble

All performances are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.  For more information, call the Music office at (507) 537-7103.