Chestnut Hill College Music Department

04/28/2026

Tonight, Tuesday, April 28th is our Choral Spring Concert, featuring the Hill Singers, under the direction of Mr. Donald Holdren. This group is comprised of current students, alums and men and women from the community. In the time they have been singing together, the group has not only solidified, but has meshed musically and advanced to more complex repertoire. They have a wonderful sound!

This past Saturday, we combined with La Salle University's Chapel Choir, under the direction of Mr. John Lewis and completed a concert with them at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal.

If you enjoy choral singing, please consider joining the Hill Singers.
We meet every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm during the academic year. We would love to have you!

11/06/2025

We are very busy getting ready for Chestnut Hill Annual Carol Night which will be on Friday, December 5th at 7:30 pm. In addition to our Hill Singers, this year we are joined with the LaSalle Choir under the direction of Mr. John Lewis.
I am excited about this recent addition- our first rehearsal together was amazing and so encouraging for singers and directors alike.
If possible, please come out and support our yearly program as we "kick off" the Christmas Season.
Of course, Santa will stop by to the delight of many children in the audience!.
Thank you for your support!
S. Kathleen McCloskey,SSJ

04/27/2022

Congratulations to the Hill Singers,to their director, Mr. Donald Holdren, to their accompanist, Matt Esposito, to Ovidio Pool, to Dr. Joe Kulkosky, to all soloists in last night's concert "A Salute to Sondheim". The concert was exceptional and well attended.
I couldn't be more proud of this wonderful CHC Ensemble!
S. Kathleen McCloskey

01/16/2022

May 2022 be a happy and healthy new year for all of you!

Special thanks to our alums who shared their incredible talents at Carol Night this year. It was a beautiful event and well-attended!

Stay safe! S. Kathleen

11/03/2021

In a few short weeks (Dec 3) we will celebrate our annual Carol Night at the College. It looks different this year without the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble or String Ensemble, but with the talents and generosity of our current students and faithful Alums, we are planning a beautiful Carol Night once again!
Please join us at 7:30 pm that night (masks required).
We will be honoring S. Carol Jean Vale, SSJ during our performance.
Thanks for all of your support! Questions? [email protected]

06/23/2020

SO HAPPY THAT WE ARE RETURNING TO CAMPUS IN AUGUST! THANK YOU,EVERYONE FOR YOUR GREAT SUPPORT!

11/11/2019

Guest pianist Maria Lyapkova

11/05/2019

08/07/2019

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04/28/2019

Samantha Wall (BA 2021) performs the Creston concerto for alto saxophone at the Semester Recital.