The Choral Program has auditions at the beginning of each semester, and offers performance opportunities for both the experienced singer and the novice. Groups range in size from 34 to 150 members.
You do not need to be a music major to participate in these 7 choirs, so we encourage you to audition and have an exciting, challenging, inspirational and enjoyable time! Please note that University Chorus does not require an audition.
Choral Union
This 170-voice organization is open to singers both in and outside the university community. Everyone is welcome to audition at the start of each semester. Choral Union performances are December 10-11 (Thursday and Friday) in Mills Hall. Repertoire will be Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, Haydn's Missa Cellensis and selected Russian motets. Tickets will be sold at the WI Union Theater box office beginning Nov. 2 for $15 (general) and $8 (senior and student). Monday night rehearsals end Nov. 16. Late afternoon rehearsals (approx. 4-6 pm) with the UW orchestra are Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 2 and 7. An evening dress rehearsal is Wed, Dec. 9. Second semester auditions will be Jan. 20 with performances of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis on May 1-2 (Sat-Sun). Monday night rehearsals are January 25 -April 12. Late
afternoon rehearsals (approx. 4-6 pm) with the UW orchestra are April 15, 20, 22 and 27. An evening dress rehearsal is Thursday, April 29. Mondays: 7:30-9:30pm, 2340 Humanities (Mills Hall)
Chorale
This high level group of 60 singers performs a varied repertoire.
Undergraduate Course 660-056, one credit
Graduate Course 660-577, one credit
MTW 12:00-1:10pm, 1351 Humanities
F 12:00-1:00pm, 2340 Humanities
Concert Choir
An advanced-level flagship group with 40 members sings a variety of primarily a cappella choral literature. They record CDs and toured Germany and France last spring.
Undergraduate Course 660-050, one credit
Graduate Course 660-578, one credit
M 3:30-5:00pm, TR 2:30-4:00pm, 1351 Humanities
Madrigal Singers
This select group of 34 members sings repertoire for small chamber choruses from Renaissance to the present. It is open to singers both in and outside the university community.
Undergraduate Course 660-058, one credit
Graduate Course 660-558, one credit
TR 6:30-8:30pm, 1351 Humanities
Masters Singers
A group of approximately 60 singers with varied repertoire, trained and conducted by graduate students.
Undergraduate Course 660-055, one credit
MWF 11:00-11:50am, 1351 Humanities
University Chorus
A non-auditioned chorus of 60 in which the singers learn choral and vocal technique and musical styles of different periods. You do not need to audition for University Chorus, so register at the beginning of the semester if you're interested.
Course 660-059, one credit
MWF 2:25-3:15pm, 1351 Humanities
Women's Chorus
A chamber group of 45 women study and perform a wealth of literature for female voices.
Course 660-052, one credit
MW 12:05-12:55pm, 1341 Humanities
F 12:05-12:55pm, 1351 Humanities
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