From a choral repertoire spanning five centuries, Musica Sacra performs works both familiar and rare, with a crisp passion that awakens the listener to yearnings and joys, sorrows and delights--all that defines and inspires the best in human lives. Based in Cambridge, MA and formed in 1959, Musica Sacra has earned a reputation as a superb small chorus with the versatility to give authentic performances of music from many eras and the skill and dedication to bring to those performances the highest standards of musical excellence. Mary Beekman, Director since 1979, continues to thrill Musica Sacra's singers and audiences with a varied and challenging repertoire.