Singing to Enrich and Inspire
Singing for Life High School Choral Festival Concert
Saturday, March 14, 3:00 pm
Bethel Lutheran Church
Don’t miss the grand finale of the Choral Arts Singing for Life High School Festival, a powerful celebration of choral collaboration and artistry. This culminating concert features performances by the choirs of St. Charles High School and Lourdes High School, alongside SE MN Honors Choirs Concert Choir, and the Choral Arts Choirs. Under the direction of esteemed clinicians Dr. Colleen Chester, Dr. Alan Dunbar, and Dr. Liz Pearse of Winona State University — who will also join Choral Arts conductor Dr. Ryan Deignan for a special set of chamber selections — the concert promises an inspiring afternoon of music, mentorship, and community.
Our 2025 Commissioned Works
Choral Arts has a long history of commissioning new choral works. In 2025 we added two new pieces to our library of almost 80 commissions.
Modern Oaths
Music and lyrics by Alex Berko
Commissioned in honor of our 40th Anniversary.
Premiered by our Ensemble Singers on May 3, 2025
Watch all four movements on YouTube
Between Prairie & Sky
Music by Shruthi Rajasekar
Text by Athena Kildegaard
The inaugural commission for our Treble Singers.
Premiered on May 3, 2025
Watch all three movements on YouTube
Singing to enrich and inspire
Choral Arts is a community choral organization in Rochester, MN, dedicated to outstanding choral performance. We have two auditioned choirs -- the mixed 60-voice Ensemble Singers, and the 20-voice Treble Singers.
Please take a moment to learn more about us:
Education & Outreach
Recent studies show that choral activities are essential for community health. The 2019 Chorus Impact Study: Singing for a Lifetime revealed that music education in schools is key to lifelong singing and the benefits it brings.
The study further highlighted the importance of choral groups in communities. People of all ages who sing feel more connected to others and better able to socialize . Also, choral singing promotes healthy, vibrant aging and even improvements to chronic health conditions.
Choral Arts Ensemble supports several programs that bring choral music to our community.
