Something to Sing About
Since the founding of the University in 1865, singing has been a vital part of the traditions of Lehigh. The program became co-educational upon the arrival of women on Lehigh’s campus in 1971.
Conductor Dr. Sarah Frook Gallo is only the sixth Director of Choral Activities in Lehigh’s long history, beginning in 2024, succeeding the longstanding Dr. Steven "Doc" Sametz. Dr. Elizabeth Olson is Associate Director of Choral Activites, also beginning in 2024.
One distinguishing quality of the Lehigh University Choir is its musical flexibility. In concert, the University Choir effortlessly moves from one genre to another. The Choir has performed major works such as Händel's Messiah, the Requiem settings by Mozart, Verdi, Fauré, Britten, and most recently Brahms; J.S. Bach's Magnificat, St. John Passion and a staged version of the St. Matthew Passion with Baroque orchestra; premiered many new works written specially for them, and been featured in concert with the Grammy-Award winning ensemble Chanticleer in the Monteverdi Vespers of 1610. The University Choir performs tours internationally and performs at four major concerts on campus each year, including the candlelight Christmas Vespers. Concerts often incorporate other media, such as dance, photography, puppetry, and theatrical staging.
Touring
The Choir tours internationally; recent tours include Italy, Hawai’i, Ireland, China, Germany, and Spain. This summer, we're traveling to Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria! To see some of our past tours, click here.
Family
Auditioning for the Choir on the first day at Lehigh forges a bond with a close and supportive family that extends far beyond Zoellner Arts Center. Hailing from all academic disciplines and colleges at Lehigh University, students rehearse together and play together, making ties that last a lifetime. We’ve had several marriages from within the Choir, but we make no promises! We invite you to learn more about our Audition Process and the Lehigh Choral Arts Scholars Program.
University Choir Officers: 2025 - 2026
Lehigh University Choir takes pride in the independence of their student body. Every year the Choir elects a new student government to work with the Directors to help coordinate concerts, lead rehearsals, and manage music. Below are the Choir officers for the current year:
Manager: Rose Falletta
Assistant Manager: Cooper Finn
Treasurer: Aidan Oliver
Stage Manager: Dean Clark
Assistant Stage Manager: Lucas Weng
Recruitment Manager: Philip Rotzell
Alumni Relations: Ellie Novak
Social Media and Publicity Manager: Kayla Cruz
Librarian: Kevin O'Donoghue
Webmaster: Miles Jaffee
Historian: Zoe Ford
Camp Manager: Kaitlan Prioleau
Soprano Section Leader: Bella Griffin
Alto Section Leader: Rachel Mcintosh
Tenor Section Leader: Mason Lippincott
Bass Section Leader: Maxwell Saporito
Food Managers: Cate Adams and Nathan Curtolo
Wardrobe Managers: Juliette Fiorentino and Lucas Espinoza