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.
The Santa Cruz Chorale
Our Concert Season 2025-2026
Christmas with the Chorale
December 20, 2025 8:00 pm
December 21, 2025 4:00 pm
Holy Cross Church
126 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Christmas is a time of joy and tradition. Our audiences tell us they love our mix of early music and carols old and new. This year, our concert opens with overflowing joy, as we sing Sweelink’s “Christus natus est”—beloved in Europe as an opening for Christmas programs. The exuberance continues with the first performance in […]
Why The World Loves Bach
May 23, 2026 12:00 am
May 24, 2026 12:00 am
Holy Cross Church
126 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Johann Sebastian Bach likely wrote about 295 cantatas, of which 200 survive. Each demonstrated Bach’s mastery of musical contrasts and his ability to use musical form to express powerful emotion. In Bach’s cantatas, emotions shade from dramatic to poignant and intimate. Artistic Director Christian Grube has chosen three Bach cantatas that beautifully show Bach’s musical […]
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 Change of Pace for a Summer Evening
Good News! KSQD 90.7 FM will broadcast the Santa Cruz Chorale 2025 Palestrina “Missa Papae Marcelli” concert on Monday, August 4, at 7 PM. Our professional quality recording will be aired on the Community Concert Hall Program. The Chorale is delighted to bring you this beautiful music once again, in the relaxing days of summer. […]
Tradition In an Age of Change
Today, the pace of change is dizzying. In the tumult of the 21st century, do you sometimes want to shout, “Whoa, can we slow down for a moment?” The Santa Cruz Chorale is here to help, with the most treasured of all traditions: Holiday Carols. Join us for Christmas with the Chorale and be carried […]