As one of the most vibrant and distinguished ensembles within the greater Boston University community, the Marsh Chapel Choir carries a rich tradition of excellence in both worship and concert settings. Known for its thoughtful interpretations of sacred choral music, the Choir is a cornerstone of the university’s musical and spiritual life.
With the global reach of Marsh Chapel’s live stream, the Choir’s performances extend far beyond the Charles River Campus, offering sacred vocal music that inspires listeners around the world.
This accomplished ensemble includes auditioned undergraduate and graduate students from Boston University, as well as alumni, staff, and members of the wider Marsh Chapel community. As one of the leading college choirs in Boston, the group is united by a deep commitment to musical artistry, spiritual expression, and collaborative excellence.
Each season, the Choir presents an ambitious program of sacred music, focusing on the European classical canon while also engaging with modern choral works. The music of Johann Sebastian Bach remains central to its mission, highlighted by the long-running Bach Experience series—an in-depth exploration of the composer’s sacred cantatas that has shaped the Chapel’s musical identity since 2006.
Whether in liturgy or in concert, the Marsh Chapel Choir offers choral music that uplifts, challenges, and enriches the cultural and spiritual life of Boston University—and the broader community it serves.
Repertoire
The Marsh Chapel Choir provides exceptional musical leadership for the 11 AM Sunday Interdenominational worship service and other special services throughout the year, such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve.
Music performed during Sunday morning worship services is pulled from a diverse repertoire and breadth of history – from medieval polyphony to baroque cantatas to new music.
Angelis suis
Op. 140, no. 5 by Josef Rheinberger
Recent Anthems
BAIRSTOW I sat down under his shadow
BUXTEHUDE Membra Jesu nostri
BONIS Ave verum corpus (Op. 166)
HASSLER Verbum caro factum est
HILL Fix me, Jesus
HOGAN Ain’t that good news
HOWELLS Magnificat (Collegium Regale)
PALESTRINA Sicut cervus
PÄRT The deer’s cry
VILLETTE Jesu dulcis
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