The Holden Choruses are the three principal choral ensembles at Harvard University, consisting of the Harvard Glee Club, the Radcliffe Choral Society, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum (respectively a men's, a women's, and a mixed chorus.) The Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus is an adjunct member, serving in part as a training chorus for the other groups. Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... The Harvard Glee Club is a 60-voice, all-male choral ensemble at Harvard University. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum is Harvard Universitys premier undergraduate mixed chorus, comprised of roughly 60 voices, drawing from both the undergraduate and graduate student populations. ... The Harvard Radcliffe Chorus (HRC) is the largest co-ed choir at Harvard University and has a diverse membership consisting of faculty members, staff, community members, and both undergraduate and graduate students. ...
The "Holden" name comes from the choirs' principal rehearsal space and former offices, the Holden Chapel in Harvard Yard. Holden Chapel is one of the oldest college buildings in the country. Harvard Yard in 1905. ...
The Holden Choirs are under the direction of Harvard's Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Jameson Marvin. Jameson Marvin (b. ...