Praised for its “breathtaking intonation and stunning musicality,” The Choral Scholars has established itself as one of West Michigan’s premiere chamber ensembles. With repertoire spanning a variety of sacred and secular genres, the group has performed in concert series and festivals throughout the region, as well as giving giving several of its own concerts each year.

The members of The Choral Scholars all currently live and work in West Michigan, and are involved with several other community ensembles. To date, the group has released two full-length recordings: Gaudeamus (2007) and Sing Joyfully (2014), as well as two recordings with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship: Global Songs for Worship (2010) and Cry Out to God! (2012).

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  • I Believe– November 4, 2018

    October 22, 2018

    The Choral Scholars invite you to their upcoming concert, entitled I Believe.The concert will be held on Sunday, November 4, at 5 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of their Sacred Sounds concert series.

    I Believe is a musical tour through the Apostles’ Creed. Using anthems, spirituals, and worship music, we will flesh out this familiar text and celebrate God’s love and faithfulness to all those who say “I believe.”

    This concert is free of charge and no tickets are required. All are welcome!

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  • An Eclectic Mass- May 6, 2018

    April 20, 2018

    The Choral Scholars invite you to join them for their spring concert, entitled An Eclectic Mass. The concert will be held on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

    Featuring the music of Mendelssohn, Bach, Elgar, Moses Hogan and more, the parts of the traditional mass will be sung using selections from around the globe and 400 years of music history.

    This concert is free of charge and no tickets are required. A free-will offering will be received. All are welcome!

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  • The Choral Scholars perform at Baroque on Beaver

    June 14, 2017

    We are looking forward to again being part of the Baroque on Beaver Music Festival. Held every summer on Beaver Island, Michigan, it is a joyous concert series with orchestral, choral, chamber and solo performances featuring professional musicians from Michigan and beyond. To meet the demands of the music we are performing, we have added 3 ringers to our group: Lydia Goorman, soprano; Chelsea LaJoye, soprano; and Kelvyn Koning, countertenor. For more information about our performance on August 4 and this exciting music festival, visit the Baroque on Beaver website.

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