A new chapter for the Metropolitan Chorale
The Metropolitan Chorale welcomes Dr. Hana J. Cai as Artistic Director
After a year-long search, the Metropolitan Chorale is thrilled to announce Hana Cai as our new Artistic Director. Cai will be the fifth conductor in our organization’s 47-year history, succeeding Dr. Lisa Graham who concluded her 21-year-tenure with the Chorale at the end of the 2024-2025 season.
“We are so excited to welcome Dr. Hana Cai to the Metropolitan Chorale family as our new music director,” states Michelle Doyle, Metropolitan Chorale Board President and Chair of the Music Director Search Committee. “Hana greatly impressed members of the Chorale with her exceptional artistry, strong vision for the future, and warm and engaging personality.” Doyle concludes, “Since our founding in 1979, the Chorale has grown into one of the Boston area’s premier choirs. We can’t wait to see what the future holds as we forge a new path together.”
Our members share the Board’s excitement in having Hana join our community:
“I’m thrilled to work with Hana! I appreciate her approachability, and I believe she will guide us well in terms of excellent musicianship and being able to connect with different styles of music and singing expressively.” – Allison O’Connell
“I look forward to Hana’s creative musical programming, fun and productive rehearsals and her approachable way with our group. ” – Melissa Croteau
“Hana’s musicianship and kindness shined throughout our preparation for the fall [2025] concert and the performance. As the Metropolitan Chorale continues to blossom as an organization, Hana’s leadership will help us maintain our amazing community while guiding us to grow in ways we can’t yet imagine. Looking forward to the new musical leadership!” – Sarah Paez
We look forward to announcing our first season under Hana’s leadership later this summer, and to making music together for many years to come.
Dr. Hana J. Cai is a conductor and music director based in Cambridge, MA. Learn more about Hana here!
About Us:
The Metropolitan Chorale is a 100-voice auditioned chorus, and one of Boston’s premier vocal ensembles.
Our Vision
To expand the audience for choral music through innovative musical collaborations, creating a more inclusive choral community in Boston. We seek to recruit and retain dedicated and aspiring singers, enhancing our ensemble’s artistic growth and musical excellence.
Our mission
The Metropolitan Chorale unites singers from Greater Boston who share a joy for learning and performing a diverse repertoire of choral music. Our varied programming is designed to engage and inspire both performers and audience members. We are committed to building a richer, more diverse choral community in Greater Boston through traditional and cross-disciplinary artistic collaborations.
Our values
Community – Inclusivity – Innovation – Collaboration
Sing with us!
The Metropolitan Chorale invites experienced tenors and basses to audition for 2026-27 season. Get more details here or email us