Shorter University Choirs

Introducing ☆ Suzie ☆, Alto Section Leader

Favorite Chorale Memory:

Sharing love through beautiful music on chorale tour.

I’m looking forward to:

Deepening my love for classic hymns alongside the rest of the chorale.

Introducing Samuel Hancock, Tenor Section Leader

Favorite Chorale Memory:

Getting to share the music we worked so hard on and the message of the gospel with others during Chorale tour, specifically Closing Prayer.

I’m looking forward to:

Whenever the songs really start to click and we can sing them with musicality, especially on tour. It’s great to see the hard work across all four sections blossom, and to witness how we can bond together in unity to create something truly moving for the purpose of the gospel

Introducing Olivia Lendach, Soprano Section Leader

Favorite Chorale Memory:

Going to downtown Chattanooga during our free day on tour and singing our literature on a carousel.

I’m looking forward to:

Being able to share my story of how Christ has been with me and blessed me. Not just sharing it with the Chorale, but with the people who come to our performances.

Introducing Evan Wyatt, Student Conductor

Favorite Chorale Memory:

Dr. McDonald randomly saying, “Gucci, drip, slay.”

I’m looking forward to:

Sanctifying our audiences through glorious and worshipful music.

Leaders
Introducing Emma Cox, Chorale President

Favorite Chorale Memory:

When we stopped at a playground on tour for a quick break. I had so much fun running around with everyone playing and enjoying the sun, the break, and each other’s company!

I’m looking forward to:

I hope to get to know everyone better and make new friends as we praise the Lord together!

Introducing Elyza Self, Chorale Vice President!

Favorite Chorale Memory:

There’s been so many fun memories! I think my favorite is singing “Yet Not I” at the end of our spring tour! In that moment, you could look around and see your fellow classmates and musicians giving their all for the Lord!

I’m looking forward to:

Getting to serve and pour into the amazing people in Chorale! I’m also looking forward to making beautiful music together!

As the 2026-2027 season draws near, we will be introducing the newest slate of Chorale leadership. Stay tuned to find out more about our student leaders!

We are so proud of all our Shorter Chorale graduates this year! Leave a comment for these students or share a favorite story about them from Chorale! .eline .kaitlyn04 Cole Rener and Autumn Lassetter

If you missed it in person last night, here’s A Gospel Masterworks presented by The Shorter University Choirs featuring Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass.

Shorter Choirs Shorter University Choirs “A Gospel Masterworks” Spring 2026