Matthew Swanson, Director

The Xavier Choir, the primary choral ensemble in Xavier University’s Department of Music and Theatre, comprises students from a broad range of academic programs. The choir, under the direction of Matthew Swanson, performs frequently on campus, around Cincinnati, and across the country. A highlight of the previous academic year was a performance at the installation of Xavier’s 35th president, Dr. Colleen Hanycz. Ensembles in Xavier’s Department of Music and Theatre combine to reach approximately 10,000 people each year, and their activities are rooted in the University’s fervent tradition of service to others. Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic University in Cincinnati, annually ranked among the nation’s best universities. Founded in 1831, Xavier is the oldest Catholic College in Ohio. Its four colleges offer 90+ undergraduate majors, 60+ minors and 40+ graduate programs to approximately 7,000 total students, including 5,000 undergraduates. xavier.edu