The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is delighted to welcome back to Calvin the St. Olaf Choir under the direction of Anton Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong served on the faculty of Calvin from 1981-1990 and directed Campus Choir, Calvin Alumni Choir, and Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus.
Tickets are available through the Calvin Box Office.
The St. Olaf Choir
For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. During its 2020 National Winter Tour, the choir will celebrate two milestones: the 100th anniversary of its first tour to the East Coast, as well as the 30th anniversary of conductor Anton Armstrong. Comprised of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as the nation’s premier a cappella ensemble, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound.
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College, one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, located in Northfield, Minnesota, is home to 3,000 students from nearly every state and more than 80 countries. All students, regardless of major, can participate in St. Olaf’s 18+ music ensembles and are eligible for music scholarships. St. Olaf offers a bachelor of music and/or bachelor of arts degree in one of the nation’s best music programs, and its students regularly perform for audiences across the country and around the world.