All enrolled SHU students, regardless of major, are invited to sing with the Choral Program.
The SHU Choral Program offers a diverse array of credit and non-credit singing opportunities, including choral masterworks performed with professional orchestras, student-led a cappella, music for liturgy and worship, and more. Our ensembles have performed at major local venues such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. Recent international tours have included concerts in Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Sicily, and Spain.
Additionally, the SHU Choral Program provides opportunities for singers to develop as soloists outside of their ensembles, with our Vocal Performance Workshop, individual coachings, and masterclasses with internationally acclaimed guests artists.
4 Heart Harmony is SHU’s elite SATB chamber choir. Founded in 2003, the ensemble performs a diverse and exciting repertoire. From classical masterworks to world music, popular favorites to rarely heard gems, 4 Heart’s programming offers a unique and impactful experience for singers and audiences alike.
Open by audition only
SHU’s select treble a cappella group Blended Hearts was founded in 2013. Comprising 18 voices, the ensemble brings joyful energy and brilliant precision to their performances on and off campus. Students perform a fun and entertaining variety of traditional and contemporary arrangements.
Open by Audition Only
The Sacred Heart University Concert Choir is an SATB ensemble that performs exciting selections from many styles and periods, including folk songs, spirituals, classical masterworks, and contemporary choral music. This is the perfect ensemble for singers to develop their musicianship and performance technique in a supportive and fun environment.
Open to all
The SHU Gospel Choir is an SATB ensemble that performs spirituals, anthems, contemporary and traditional Gospel music. The ensemble provides a nurturing environment for students to learn technique and tradition, all while building a sense of community.
Open to all
The SATB Liturgical Choir comprises a committed group of singers who provide music for the weekly services at SHU’s Chapel of the Holy Spirit, as well as for special events on and off campus. Their repertoire includes a mix of contemporary and traditional anthems, hymns, and sacred music.
Open to all
SHUpermen is a tenor-bass ensemble that brings energy and passion to their performances on and off campus. Students perform an entertaining variety of traditional and contemporary arrangements, of both accompanied and a cappella repertoire.
Open by audition only
The SHU Choral Program has frequent touring opportunities, open to all students by audition. We have given concerts internationally in Iceland, Sicily, Ireland, Mexico, and Spain, as well as at premiere venues in the United States, such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.
The Cantor Training digital badge recognizes that students have gained foundational skills for the role of cantor in a Catholic parish. The badge focuses on the practical aspects of cantoring as outlined in the liturgical documents General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and Sing to the Lord (STL), as well as musical/technical skills needed to lead a congregation in song.
The MU-129 Vocal Performance Workshop provides the opportunity for singers and pianists to grow as solo performers in a collaborative setting, exploring musical styles and advanced performance techniques, through the study of Art Song. Each semester culminates with a public recital.
Open by audition only
Visit SHU and see for yourself our outstanding Choral Program. Explore our vibrant community, connect with faculty and staff, tour SHU's picturesque campus and our beautiful, state-of-the-art John & Sabina Petillo Center for the Performing Arts, meet members of our incredible SHU Performing Arts family and much more!
Grants and scholarships are available for eligible members of the Choral Program, and auditions are required to determine placement. Prospective students may schedule an audition online or by contacting choirs@sacredheart.edu.
Visit the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts for details on upcoming performances.
Learn from world-class faculty and accomplished professionals and benefit from advanced study, in-depth practice and applied experience in Sacred Heart’s 48-credit major in music. With 36 core credits in music theory, history, and applied music, and a 12-credit concentration in either performance or music production, you'll gain the theoretical and technological skills necessary to excel as a music professional, educator, or producer.
For those who wish to study music without pursuing the major, the 18-credit music minor is available.
The SHU choral program has given me amazing opportunities! Whether it be at campus events, cathedrals in Spain, or the stages of Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and The Metropolitan Opera House, I’ve been able to share my passion for singing!
