Lehigh University Choir

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.