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 Mayo High School, alongside SE MN Honors Choirs Concert Choir, and the Choral Arts Ensemble Singers. 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.
This Being Human
featuring The Choral Arts Treble and Ensemble Singers
in collaboration with community wellness organizations
Saturday, May 2, 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 3, 3:00 pm
Christ United Methodist Church
Open your heart for a powerful program exploring the richness and complexity of the human experience. Featuring a wide range of traditional and contemporary choral works alongside songs in popular styles, the concert will address the ongoing mental health crisis with compassion, honesty, and hope.
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:
Commissioned Works
Choral Arts has a long history of supporting the creation of new choral works through our commissioning program. Our concerts regularly feature world premieres of new pieces. Currently our library includes more than 80 commissions. Learn more about our commissions
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.
