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The Houghton College Choir
For 80 years the Houghton College Choir
has committed itself to world-class performances rooted in the
sacred a cappella tradition. Through regular touring they have
performed in the most renowned concerts halls and churches
across the United States and abroad.
Here is what the experts are saying:
“… projects the spirit of dedication to excellence in the choral art, firmly rooted in spiritual expression." -Dr. Rene Clausen, Concordia Choir
“… one of the premier college choirs in the United States.”-Justin Smith, LCOB USA
Widely acclaimed for its artistry and sensitivity, the Houghton College Choir upholds the sacred a cappella choral tradition of its origins, flexibly embracing diversity of all styles. Whether performing a renaissance mass setting, baroque motet or an African American spiritual, the choir delights in well-crafted sacred choral music.
Since its inception in 1931, the Houghton College Choir has
performed throughout the United States and Europe. At home in
America’s most prestigious concerts halls and churches of all
denominations, the choir has performed to in a variety of concert
venues upholding its mission. Concert performances include Lincoln
Center the Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan, Cathedral of St. Josephs
in Hartford, Heinz Memorial Chapel in Pittsburgh, the Basilica of
St. Mary’s in Minneapolis, Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago,
and Church of the Holy Trinity at Rittenhouse Square in
Philadelphia, Troy Music Hall in Albany and countless others.
Additionally, the choir has performed in Austria, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Spain and the former Soviet Union. The choir is currently making plans for it next international tour May 2012 to South Korea.
The choir has been invited to sing for state and divisional American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and The National Association of Music Education (MENC) conventions, including a special invitation to the 2010 Inaugural NYACDA Fall Conference & 2009 MENC Eastern Division Convention in Providence, RI. Additional performances include the United Nations, World Council of Churches, and the Association of Evangelical’s National Convention. Choral- orchestral partners have included the Buffalo, Rochester & Southern Tier Symphony Orchestras.
Listen to selections from the Houghton College Choir's CD's Bathe Me O God in Thee and 75 years of Singing: Anniversary Album
from the CD "Bathe Me O God in Thee"
from the CD "Bathe Me O God in Thee"
from the CD "75 Years of Singing"
from the CD "75 Years of Singing""
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