In 2025, our friends at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Grand Rapids, MI, will host a year-long choral festival called Palestrina 500, celebrating the quincentennial birthday of the great Renaissance composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Palestrina 500 will showcase a number of ensembles, including the Hope College Chapel Choir. Composed of students across various majors, the Chapel Choir is united by their love of music and commitment to communicating stories. The Saint Benedict Institute is underwriting the Chapel Choir’s appearance at Palestrina 500 along with the Ashby family.