The Gustavus Choir
The Gustavus Choir is the premier, select choir of Gustavus. The Gustavus Choir draws its repertoire from the fine choral compositions of the past and contemporary literature. The 54-member ensemble tours annually (this year to the East Coast) and participates in Christmas in Christ Chapel, a collaborative spring concert, liturgical services in Christ Chapel, and other special college events. The Gustavus Choir's international tours include East Coast (2025), Spain, France & Italy (2022), Music Capitols of Europe (2018), The British Isles (2014), Italy (2010), South Africa (2006). The choir is planning a tour of Japan in May 2026.
Choir membership is by audition. Rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Lucia Singers
The Lucia Singers is a 50-voice ensemble of soprano and alto singers performing distinct choral repertoire across all historical periods. The choir maintains an active performance schedule, including participation in the annual production of Christmas in Christ Chapel, the Family Weekend worship service, an annual spring concert, and various liturgical services on campus. The choir is named for St. Lucia, one of the earliest Christian martyrs, who was killed by the Romans in 304 because of her religious beliefs. The choir provides music for our annual St. Lucia Festival.
Choir membership is by audition. Rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Choir of Christ Chapel
For fifty years, Christ Chapel has been a center for faith exploration, lively intellectual discourse, and vivid music expression on campus. The Choir of Christ Chapel is an 80-voice mixed ensemble that performs fine choral repertoire selected specifically to complement the various liturgies celebrated on campus, including Christmas in Christ Chapel and other major choral events on campus.
All are welcome and no audition is necessary. Rehearsals are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m.