winter was dedicated to preparing J. S. Bach's monumental B Minor Mass, which Collegium performed with a full period orchestra on March 31, 2017. The season concluded with Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time in collaboration with the Harvard Glee Club, Radcliffe Choral Society, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and Boston Children's Chorus. 2015–2016 In the 2015–2016 academic year, Collegium sang Tigran Mansurian's Requiem with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, in a memorial concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. On December 4, 2015, Collegium performed Handel's Messiah. In the spring of 2016, Collegium performed at the Boston ACDA Convention and sang the fusion-oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard under the direction of its composer, Craig Hella Johnson. Collegium's season concluded with a performance of Aaron Copland's In the Beginning with mezzo-soprano soloist Maddie Studt '16. 2014–2015 Collegium began its 2014–2015 season with Requiescat, a concert of a cappella works including Herbert Howells' Requiem. This was followed by a performance of Bach motets under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner. On February 28, 2015, Collegium performed Brahms with the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, Harvard Glee Club, and Radcliffe Choral Society. In collaboration with the Boston Children's Chorus and Harvard Dance Project, Collegium performed a concert of American battle hymns. Finally, Collegium presented a concert of Brazilian works in preparation for its upcoming tour to Brazil. 2013–2014 In the 2013–2014 academic year, Collegium toured Baltimore and Washington DC to participate in the American Choral Directors Association Convention. On April 11, 2014, Collegium collaborated with Joyful Noise, a choir composed of adults with neurological and physical disabilities. Collegium also sang Verdi's Requiem with the other Harvard Choruses, the Harvard Glee Club and Radcliffe Choral Society, during Harvard's annual visiting weekend. Tours Collegium embarks on an international tour every four years, planned by student tour managers. In its history, Collegium has traveled on ten international tours, working and performing with local choirs in addition to performing independently. Management The Harvard–Radcliffe Collegium Musicum is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, managed and overseen entirely by undergraduate students. Members gain valuable experience in arts administration, concert production, marketing, tour planning, and other facets of non-profit leadership. Working with the Collegium inspires many graduates to embark on related careers, public service, and lifelong arts and music education advocacy. External links Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum Holden Choruses References Harvard University musical groups Musical groups established in 1971 Choirs in Massachusetts University choirs