Something to Sing About
Since the founding of the University in 1865, singing has been a vital part of the traditions of Lehigh. Conductor and composer Dr. Steven Sametz, Ronald J. Ulrich Professor of Music, is only the fifth Director of Choral Activities in Lehigh’s long history. The program became co-educational upon the arrival of women on Lehigh’s campus in 1971. Sun Min Lee, Associate Director of Choral Activities, joined the choral faculty in 2012 and holds the position of Robert Cutler Professor of Practice in Choral Arts.
One distinguishing quality of the Lehigh University Choir is its musical flexibility: In concert, the Choir effortlessly moves from one genre to another. The Choir has performed major works of Händel (Messiah), Mozart (Requiem), J.S. Bach (the B-minor Mass, many cantatas, the Magnificat, and a staged version of the Matthäuspassion 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 Choir performs at four major concerts 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, Portugal, China, Germany, and Spain. Last summer, we traveled to Austria and Hungary! 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: 2020 - 2021
Lehigh University Choir takes pride in the independence of their student body. Every year the Choir elects a new student government to work with Doc and Ms. Lee to help coordinate concerts, lead rehearsals, and manage music. Below are the Choir officers for the current year:
Manager: Luis Morales
Assistant Manager: Peter Kennedy
Treasurer: Quinton Ritchie
Stage Manager: Greg Lin
Assistant Stage Manager: Richard Lin
Recruitment Manager: Owen Rahr
Alumni Relations Chair: Lucy McGinty
Publicity Manager: Garrett LeBoutillier
Communications & Outreach: Sam Agro
Librarian: Anna Zink
Webmaster: Thomas Siggillino
Historian: Caitlin Haas