The Cardinal Chorale

Founded in 1995, The Cardinal Chorale is an elite ensemble of singers who have completed their first year of high school through their first year of college. They prepare for their season (July-June) with a Workshop at Muskingum University. Called “Choral Ambassadors of Hope” their mission is to uplift and inspire one song at a time.

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The Cardinal Chorale Music Workshop

The Cardinal Chorale Music Workshop is an eight-day musical experience on the campus of Muskingum University. Students live in a residence hall, enjoy delicious food in the dining hall, and rehearse in Muskingum’s beautiful music building.

2026 Workshop Blog
“Coming here has changed my life. My hope has been renewed, I’ve made tons of new friends I know I’ll have for a lifetime, and the music is absolutely gorgeous. No one goes to the Workshop who is not changed for the better.” – Cardinal Chorale member

The Chorale’s Season

Unlike many choir camps or honors choirs, the music making does not end with the summer workshop. The Chorale reunites in December to sing a traditional post-Christmas concert in Pickerington, again in January/February for a reunion-weekend in Coshocton, and then in June for a week-long tour around Ohio. The 2026 tour was the 30th Edition of the Chorale, and included stops in Marion, Columbus, Newark, New Conocrd, and Coshocton, where we ended our tour with a 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Aside from the music-making, the Chorale fosters a space for singers to meet new people, make lifelong friendships, experience new excursions, receive educational opportunities, and… eat lots of ice cream!

Chorale members enjoying ice cream at Dietsch Brothers in Findlay!

Chorale members performing a concert at Roscoe United Methodist Church.