The chorale performs choral works of diverse periods, genres and traditions, both unaccompanied and using professional soloists, instrumental ensemble and orchestra. The Santa Cruz Chorale makes such music accessible to the broadest possible audiences while enabling member singers to experience the delight and artistic growth inherent to sophisticated music-making.
The Santa Cruz Chorale
Our Concert Season 2023-2024
Christmas with the Chorale
December 16, 2023 8:00 pm
December 17, 2023 4:00 pm
Holy Cross Church
126 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The centerpiece of this year’s “Christmas with the Chorale” was Austrian composer Heinrich Biber’s Magnificat for orchestra and choir. Our colorful program also offered a wide variety of music composed through the centuries to celebrate Christmas, including works by Byrd, Scheidt, Elgar, Britten, Tavener, Biebl and others. The Monterey Bay Sinfonietta joined the Chorale again, […]
Johannes Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem
May 18, 2024 8:00 pm
May 19, 2024 4:00 pm
Holy Cross Church
126 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Our director has often been asked when the Chorale will perform Brahms’ Requiem— and the answer is in May 2024! We can hardly wait to share this magnificent work with those of you who already know it, and introduce it to music lovers who have not yet heard it […]
Listen to the Santa Cruz Chorale
"Aus der Tiefe", Bach Cantata BWV 131
Selection from Santa Cruz Chorale performance of Bach Cantata BWV 131, Spring 2022
"Hoffe auf den Herrn", Bach Cantata BWV 131
Selection from Santa Cruz Chorale performance of Bach Cantata BWV 131, Spring 2022
Magi veniunt ab oriente --Full Piece
Magi veniunt ab oriente by Jacobus Clemens non Papa, from December 2022 concert performance
Recent News Articles
The Santa Cruz Chorale Fundraiser
Come Celebrate with the Santa Cruz Chorale! Where: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA When: Saturday March 16, 5pm Spring is here! On Saturday, March 16, the Santa Cruz Chorale will celebrate its 41st season with a Benefit Party at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Please join old friends, […]
We will be live-streaming the Sunday Christmas with the Chorale Concert!
We’re only a few days away from “Christmas with the Chorale” at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz on December 16-17! Can’t make it to Santa Cruz this weekend? We have good news for you. Whether you’re only a time zone away or somewhere far across the sea, you can still experience the magic of […]
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