Holden Choruses
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The Holden Choirs are three choral ensembles at Harvard University
, consisting of the Harvard Glee Club
, the Radcliffe Choral Society
, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
(respectively a men's, a women's, and a mixed chorus.) Each year the three Holden Choirs combine to perform a large choral-orchestral work. When they do so, they are referred to as "The Holden Chorus."
The Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus
is an adjunct member, consisting of both Harvard students and members of the broader community, and serving in part as a training chorus for the other groups.
The "Holden" name comes from the choirs' principal rehearsal space and former offices, Holden Chapel
in Harvard Yard
. Holden Chapel is one of the oldest college buildings in the country.
The Holden Choirs are under the direction of Harvard's Director of Choral Activities, Andrew Clark.
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, consisting of the Harvard Glee Club
Harvard Glee Club
The Harvard Glee Club is a 60-voice, all-male choral ensemble at Harvard University. Founded in 1858 in the tradition of English and American glee clubs, it is the oldest collegiate chorus in the US. The Glee Club is part of the Holden Choruses of Harvard University, which also include the...
, the Radcliffe Choral Society
Radcliffe Choral Society
The Radcliffe Choral Society is a 60-voice all-female choral ensemble at Harvard University. Founded in 1899, it is one of the country's oldest women's chorus and one of its most prominent collegiate choirs. With the all-male Harvard Glee Club and the mixed-voice Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium...
, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
The Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum is a mixed chorus at Harvard University, composed of roughly 60 voices, drawing from both the undergraduate and graduate student populations...
(respectively a men's, a women's, and a mixed chorus.) Each year the three Holden Choirs combine to perform a large choral-orchestral work. When they do so, they are referred to as "The Holden Chorus."
The Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus
Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus
The Harvard Radcliffe Chorus is the largest mixed choir at Harvard University and has a diverse membership consisting of faculty members, staff, community members, and both undergraduate and graduate students. HRC was founded in 1979 and continues to perform twice a year as of 2010...
is an adjunct member, consisting of both Harvard students and members of the broader community, and serving in part as a training chorus for the other groups.
The "Holden" name comes from the choirs' principal rehearsal space and former offices, Holden Chapel
Holden Chapel
Holden Chapel is a small building in Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University. Completed in 1744, it is the third oldest building at Harvard and one of the oldest college buildings in America.-Early history:In December 1741, Mrs...
in Harvard Yard
Harvard Yard
Harvard Yard is a grassy area of about , adjacent to Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that constitutes the oldest part and the center of the campus of Harvard University...
. Holden Chapel is one of the oldest college buildings in the country.
The Holden Choirs are under the direction of Harvard's Director of Choral Activities, Andrew Clark.