The Santa Cruz Chorale

The chorale performs choral works of diverse periods, genres and traditions, both unaccompanied and using professional soloists, instrumental ensemble and orchestra. The Santa Cruz Chorale makes such music accessible to the broadest possible audiences while enabling member singers to experience the delight and artistic growth inherent to sophisticated music-making.

Our Concert Season 2023-2024

Christmas with the Chorale

December 16, 2023 8:00 pm

December 17, 2023 4:00 pm

Holy Cross Church

126 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The centerpiece of this year’s “Christmas with the Chorale” was Austrian composer Heinrich Biber’s Magnificat for orchestra and choir. Our colorful program also offered a wide variety of music composed through the centuries to celebrate Christmas, including works by Byrd, Scheidt, Elgar, Britten, Tavener, Biebl and others. The Monterey Bay Sinfonietta joined the Chorale again, […]

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Johannes Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem

May 18, 2024 8:00 pm

May 19, 2024 4:00 pm

Holy Cross Church

126 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Our director has often been asked when the Chorale will perform Brahms’ Requiem— and the answer is in May 2024! We can hardly wait to share this magnificent work with those of you who already know it, and introduce it to music lovers who have not yet heard it […]

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Listen to the Santa Cruz Chorale

"Aus der Tiefe", Bach Cantata BWV 131

Selection from Santa Cruz Chorale performance of Bach Cantata BWV 131, Spring 2022

"Hoffe auf den Herrn", Bach Cantata BWV 131

Selection from Santa Cruz Chorale performance of Bach Cantata BWV 131, Spring 2022

Magi veniunt ab oriente --Full Piece

Magi veniunt ab oriente by Jacobus Clemens non Papa, from December 2022 concert performance

Recent News Articles

A Delightful Afternoon

Sparkling sunshine over the brilliant blue of the Monterey Bay, old friends and new gathering at the Seymour Center for fine wine, delicious food and joyous music – – it was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Artistic Director Christian Grube and the singers of the Santa Cruz Chorale thank everyone who participated […]

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The Santa Cruz Chorale Fundraiser

Come Celebrate with the Santa Cruz Chorale! Where: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA When: Saturday March 16, 5pm Spring is here! On Saturday, March 16, the Santa Cruz Chorale will celebrate its 41st season with a Benefit Party at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Please join old friends, […]

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