University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 26.

By Lily Caldwell
May 14, 2026

The Washington and Lee University Singers will present a final performance for the academic year under the direction of Shane M. Lynch on May 26 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 such an important event on our calendar every year,” said Lynch, associate professor of music and director of choral activities. “For many singers, they have been in multiple performances where their family has never been able to hear them live due to the distance and logistical challenges involved. As good as our livestream technology is, it is just not the same as being in the same room and sharing the same energy with one another. This concert gives so many people the only chance to experience something special together.”

The concert will feature favorite works from throughout the 2025-2026 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.