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 180 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 150-voice organization is open to singers both in and outside the university community. The next Choral Union performances are Nov. 22-23 in Mills Hall with UW Chamber Orchestra. These ticketed events will feature Vaughan Williams, Flos Campi; Brahms, Naenie; and Beethoven, Mass in C.
Choral Union auditions for new members are Sept. 3 and 4 in Morphy Hall, Room 2330 Humanities Bldg. following a short 6:00 meeting. The choir is open to singers both in and outside the university community, and everyone is welcome to audition. Monday night rehearsals begin September 8. A required dress rehearsal is Thursday evening, Nov. 20.
Mondays: 7:30-9:30pm, 2340 Humanities (Mills Hall)
Chorale
This high level group of 90 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 55 members sings a variety of primarily a cappella choral literature. They record CDs and occasionally tour.
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 50 singers with varied repertoire, trained and conducted by graduate students.
Undergraduate Course 660-055, one credit
Graduate Course 660-579, one credit
MWF 11:00-11:50am, 1351 Humanities
University Chorus
A non-auditioned chorus of 90 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 40 women study and perform a wealth of literature for female voices.
Course 660-052, one credit
MW 12:05-12:50pm, 1321 Humanities
F 12:05-12:50pm, 1351 Humanities
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