University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 27.

The University Singers performing in Zagreb, Croatia.

The Washington and Lee University Singers will present a final performance for the academic year under the direction of Shane M. Lynch on May 27 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.

The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

“The Commencement concert is always one of the most emotional performances of the year,” said Lynch, associate professor of music and director of choral activities. “Not only is it the final time for us to perform as this version of the University Singers in Wilson Hall, but it is also the only chance many of our seniors have for their families to hear the group sing in person. The University Singers had an amazing choir tour to Slovenia and Croatia this year, with unbelievable opportunities to perform and collaborate on the world stage. However, this means most of the families who might join us for various performances along our national tours were unable to be with us. Nothing beats being in the space for the live concert. You feel the energy throughout in a way that is unmatched.”

The concert will feature favorite works from throughout the 2024-2025 season selected by the group’s graduating seniors. Musical styles presented will represent a wide variety of choral genres and, as always, the group will close the concert with “Shenandoah,” arranged by James Erb.

The University Singers is an award-winning ensemble and continues to be recognized as one of the finest collegiate a capella choirs in the region. They are an internationally competitive touring choir, performing a wide variety of works at major venues across the globe and serving as artistic ambassadors for W&L in concert series, music festivals, conventions and university outreach events.