| has gloss | eng: The Collegiate Chorale is a symphonic choir based in New York City, USA. It was founded in 1941 by Robert Shaw, who was later to found the professional Robert Shaw Chorale. The Collegiate Chorale continues to give several performances annually in Carnegie Hall and other major venues. In July 2007 the Collegiate Chorale was invited to perform Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem at Switzerlands Verbier Festival. Robert Bass was its music director from 1979 until his death in August, 2008. James Bagwell was appointed music director in September 2009. |