HASTINGS
COLLEGE
CHOIR
The flagship mixed-voice ensemble of Hastings College.
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OPEN TO ALL HC AND CCC STUDENTS
Since 1882, the Hastings College Choir has served as an ambassador for choral music, blending a rigorous a cappella tradition with modern musical adventure.
As one of the oldest collegiate ensembles in the United States, the Choir has spent more than a century touring the the Midwest and beyond, earning a reputation for technical precision and emotional depth.
Today, housed within an All-Steinway School, the ensemble continues to bridge the gap between sacred masterworks and global contemporary repertoire. Whether performing the timeless strains of Handel’s Messiah or premiering new works from international composers, the Hastings College Choir remains a creative force dedicated to excellence, community and the transformative power of song.
Campbell Thomas Schukei — Cum Laude with High Distinction in Business Administration
Molly Elizabeth Kammerer — Cum Laude with High Distinction in Biology Education
Angela Marisol Amaya Cardona — Summa Cum Laude with High Distinction in Music Education, Secondary Education
Sebbie Jeanne Roberts — Art
Angie Amaya of Hastings, Nebraska – Hastings College Outstanding Senior in Music, Millard Cates Choral Music Award, Sigma Alpha Iota Scholastic Award, Sigma Alpha Iota Collegiate Honor Award, Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor Award
Clark Boettger of Grand Island, Nebraska – Gordon L. and Mary Ohlsson Music Award, Chorus of the Plains Scholarship
Maggie deFreese of Holdrege, Nebraska – James King Outstanding Bandsman Award, Nebraska Intercollegiate Honor Band
Jason Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado – Chorus of the Plains Scholarship
Austin McLeroy of Lewisville, Texas – Chorus of the Plains Scholarship
Max Meyer of Gering, Nebraska – Chorus of the Plains Scholarship
Summer Postlewait of Venango, Nebraska – NMEA/NAfME State Convention Collegiate Recital Participant
Campbell Schukei of Hastings, Nebraska – Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia “Outstanding Sinfonian”
Who’s Who honorees are recognized for having made outstanding campus contributions during their college careers. Up to 10 percent of the graduating seniors may be named to the Who’s Who list. Two College Choir members made it on the list:
Angela Amaya of Hastings, Nebraska
Molly Kammerer of Sutherland, Nebraska
Leah Downer – Clara Altman Award for Foreign Languages
Angela Amaya – Hastings College Outstanding Senior in Music
MaKenna Meraz – Outstanding Student Association Programming Board Member
Molly Kammerer – Teacher Education Outstanding Senior – 7-12
While McLeroy, a sociology major, is a key part of the groundbreaking Bronco men’s volleyball program at Hastings College, he’s also found a home on the risers.
“Playing volleyball, you learn to act as a team and an individual,” McLeroy said. “That is essential to a choir sounding its best. A unified choir is unmatched.”
AUDITIONS for FALL 2026 | Wednesday–Friday, August 19-21, 2026 | by appointment | Gray Center 110
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HC Baccalaureate | May 8, 2026 | First Presbyterian Church, Hastings
HC Commencement | May 9, 2026 | Lynn Farrell Arena
HC Music Finale Extravaganza Concert | May 3, 2026 | Hastings Masonic Center
Alexander Von Humboldt Dinner | April 30, 2026 | Happy Hollow Golf Club, Omaha
HSO's 100th Anniversary Season Finale: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 | April 26, 2026 | Hastings City Auditorium
Pro Rege | April 23, 2026 | Lochland Country Club, Hastings
Will You Shelter Me? | February 15, 2026 | First Presbyterian Church
A Very Hastings College Christmas| December 7, 2025 | First Presbyterian Church
S1 Section Leader
2025-2026
S2 Section Leader
2025-2026
A1 Section Leader
2025-2026
A2 Section Leader
2025-2026
T/B Section Leader
2025-2026
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is community! We will never be in this space, with these people, singing this music ever again - never take these moments for granted!"
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"A challenging test of mental fortitude that results in poetic and beautiful music."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"To me, choir is the escape from real life into a world of art and beauty. "
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Music is the language of life, and it brings all of us together; without music, we would not be."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir to me is making a bond and a beautiful sound with people around me."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is something I have grown into and developed a deep passion for. I would tell someone that choir is worth it not to let others judge you out of joining."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is a place where all our voices join as one."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is a super fun experience where you meet people from everywhere on campus. We become our own little family in a way."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Making art with your voice."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is my creative outlet that helps me interpret and understand the complexity of life."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir to me is more than performing but it is about expressing yourself through the music alongside people who support you and I would say to anyone considering joining that they will discover a new type of confidence and community they have not experienced before. "
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is a great community where we can come together to create music we all love."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is a time and group where we not only get to have fun and sing cool music, but get a safe space to be expressive, welcomed, and bring new ideas to our community!"
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"To me, choir is about learning together and helping each other to grow. I would anyone thinking about joining that choir is a group activity, even if when you are nervous, you have people around you who are there to offer you support."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is where I get to express myself and have fun with friends! The community is very welcoming! You should see it for yourself!"
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir means a lot to me and the group has so many great opportunities for a variety of performance experiences."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir gives you the opportunity to express yourself and make an impact on others through music."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir to me is a place where you get to not only sing with a bunch of people, but also share that music with those around you and build up a safe space to be yourself."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is a safe haven. You can be yourself with no judgement. I would tell people that they should join and to not be afraid. "
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is a group of people who see the beauty that music bring to the world and are passionate about sharing it with others. It’s not like any other club, music brings us all together. In choir, we are not trying to compare to one another, we blend and we become one voice."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Making music with friends. If you're looking for community, choir is the place for you!"
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir to me is and always will be a place where I can express myself and grow to learn new abilities."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"To me choir is a family and a sense of belonging on campus that I won’t find anywhere else."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir allows you the opportunity to not only be in tune with your own body, but to come together with others and create something so beautiful that can move people in incredible ways."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir is learning and growing my skills as an individual."
WHAT IS CHOIR TO YOU?
"Choir to me is another family where everyone supports each other, while helping each other succeed in life outside of rehearsal."
What to expect/prepare for:
For inquiries: Contact Dr. Miggi Angangco, miggi.angangco@hastings.edu.