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Seattle U Choirs Spring 2021

Written by Karen L. Bystrom
June 24, 2021

Under the direction of Dr. Leann Conley-Holcom, Director of Choral & Vocal Activities and Dr. Lee Peterson, Assistant Director, and with the support of producer Stephen O'Bent, Seattle U Choirs shone in their virtual performances.

The choirs return to in-person performances this fall. Alumni and community members are invited to join the University Singers (no audition required.) Learn more here.

Enjoy this year's performances, including two from Commencement 2021, on YouTube by clicking on the images below.

The Seattle University Choirs (Dr. Leann Conley-Holcom, Director of Choral & Vocal Activities; Dr. Lee Peterson, Assistant Director) and DigiPen Institute of Technology Vocal Ensemble (Stephen O’Bent, Assistant Professor & Conductor of Choirs), present Paul Simon's “America,” arranged and produced by Stephen O’Bent.  For this performance, singers contributed not only their voices, but also favorite photographs.

Screen shot of virtual choir performance of America

The Seattle University Choirs (Dr. Leann Conley-Holcom, Director of Choral & Vocal Activities; Dr. Lee Peterson, Assistant Director) proudly present our final mass virtual choir of 2020-2021, Susan LaBarr's heartfelt "We Remember Them." Audio and video production by Stephen O'Bent. Laura Oiumette, guest pianist.

Screen shot of virtual choir performance of

Seattle University Choirs graduate Sierra Noble performs the Star Spangled Banner for the SU 2021 Commencement Ceremony.

Screen shot of Sierra Noble performing the Star Spangled Banner for the SU 2021 Commencement Ceremony

The nine 2021 graduates of the Seattle University Choirs present Greg Gilpin's upbeat arrangement of "How Can I Keep From Singing." This performance was featured during the 2021 Seattle University virtual Commencement ceremony.

Screen shot of virtual performance by graduating seniors at commencement

Watch all of the 20-21 virtual performances on Seattle U Choirs' YouTube channel.