Chorale

The Colby College Chorale is a mixed chorus of 75 men and women dedicated to the performance of a wide variety of European and American choral music - sacred, secular, and popular. The Chorale's unique blend and sound is testament to the dedication and skill of its singers. In all our repertoire - the masses of Haydn and Mozart, unaccompanied American works from the 19th and 20th century, premieres of works composed specifically for the Chorale, or ragtime, jazz, and spirituals from the African-American tradition - the Chorale brings to its performances a warmth of tone, musical sensitivity, and sense of style that audiences find energizing and rewarding.  Click the player below to listen to the Colby Chorale perform the Sanctus from Francis Poulenc's "Mass in G".

Membership in the Chorale is open to all students at Colby, regardless of class year or major; the most important prerequisite is that you enjoy making music with your peers, and that you're willing to dedicate yourself to high-quality performances. Join us!

Use the Chorale Website Links to discover more about the Chorale, including information about auditions, rehearsals, past and forthcoming international tours, repertoire for the 2008-2009 season, current members of the Chorale Executive Board, and the director, Prof. Paul Machlin, (207/859-5676).

The Chorale's active year begins with our organizational meeting for all interested singers, scheduled for Wednesday evening, September 3, (the first day of classes) at 7:00 PM in Given Auditorium in the Bixler building. You may also contact the director by email (pmachlin@colby.edu) or at ext. 5676 on campus (207/859-5676 from off-campus), or you may contact a member of the Chorale's executive board when you arrive on campus (see Organization/Executive Board page).  Click the players below to hear the Colby College Chorale perform the following selections: