The Palma Academic Choir of the Basilica of the Heart of Jesus in Zagreb was formed near the end of World War II for liturgy purposes of the Basilica, which has remained the Choir's main purpose to this day. The Choir's rich repertoire contains sacral music ranging from Gregorian chants to contemporary composers' works, with an emphasis on Croatian music heritage. The eighty members of the Choir are current students and the alumni of the Zagreb University from all over Croatia. The choir has given a number of well received performances and feature concerts in concert halls around the country and abroad. They have also won numerous awards from national and international competitions, including the Golden Lion award at the International Choir Festival in Lavov, first place in the G. P. da Palestrina competition in Rome in 1998, finale of the Cathedrals Festival in Saint-Quentin, Canada in 2006, Gold Medal at the Choir Festival in Ohrid in 2009. They have collaborated with all major orchestras and ensembles in Croatia, as well as with renowned soloists. Since 2013, the Palma Academic Choir has been led by young conductor Alan Kljaić.