He directs both the Concert Choir, an auditioned ensemble renowned for its innovative programming and advocacy of contemporary music, and Lively Experiment, which is a small choral concert group of selected top talent that explores the gamut of choral and vocal chamber repertoire, embracing many styles. The University Chorus is the largest vocal ensemble at the university, open to both students and community members. The director, Andrew Howell, was the first graduate of URI's Master of Music program in Choral Conducting Performance, also specializing in Organ Performance with George Kent. Mr. Howell is presently organist for the Anglican Singers, organist and choir director at St. James Episcopal Church in New London, and also sits on the board of directors of the Chorus of Westerly.