Commencement Concert

The St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf Orchestra, and St. Olaf Band present a joint concert celebrating commencement.

The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the premier a cappella choir in the United States. For over a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Conducted since 1990 by Anton Armstrong, the St. Olaf Choir continues to develop the tradition that originated with its founder, F. Melius Christiansen.

Founded in 1906, the St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and tradition and known for its enthusiastic and passionate performances. It is widely recognized as one of the finest undergraduate orchestras in the United States, has been featured on NPR and PBS, and was the 2013 and 2019 winner of the American Prize in Orchestral Performance.

Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band is the oldest music organization at St. Olaf College. The band has toured nationally since 1904 and internationally since 1906, when it performed a four-week, 30-concert tour of Norway, making it the first American collegiate band to tour Europe. The band has toured Norway, Great Britain, Japan, central Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.