This file needs to be further updated. As a result, only the information about the groups whose names are italicized is fully current and complete.
An alphabetical listing of the vocal music ensembles at our University
sponsor: Blair School of Music
faculty, campus phone & box number:
rehearsals: Blair
School of Music.
description: Sixteen voice select mixed ensemble dedicated to
performance of choral chamber literature from the Middle Ages to the
present. Must be a member of the Symphonic Choir. May be taken for
credit as MUSE 201A.
audition info: Singers must be in Symphonic Choir to audition for
the
Blair Chamber Choir.
sponsor: Student Services
leader, campus phone & box number: Pam Schneller, 322-4647,
Box 53-B
rehearsals: Wednesdays and some Fridays, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Blair School of Music
description: A mixed small ensemble (ca. 8-16) that performs a
variety of choral literature suitable for a small ensemble.
audition info: Singers must be in Concert Choir to audition for
Chamber Singers. Auditions are the same as Concert Choir with call-backs
Wednesday, September 12, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Music Rehearsal Hall.
sponsor: Student Services
leader, campus phone & box number: Pam Schneller, 322-4647,
Box 53-B
rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Music
Rehearsal Hall
description: A large (80-100 voices) ensemble that performs a
wide range of sacred and secular literature. This choir makes an annual
tour during spring break and sponsors a variety of social events.
rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Music
Rehearsal Hall
auditions: Friday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sep. 3 through Friday, Sept. 6, 3:45-6:10
p.m., Sarratt Cinema. Auditions consist of an informal vocal interview
to determine the singer's vocal range, musical knowledge, and
experience.
sponsor: Student Services
leader, box number:
rehearsals: Twice a week, times TBA, Sarratt Student Center
description: An all-male small ensemble (ca. 12), student run,
undergraduate,
a cappella group
audition info: Information will be available at the Student
Organizations Fair and at Sarratt Desk.
sponsor: Blair School of Music
faculty, campus phone & box number: Dr. Gayle Shay, 322-7687,
Box 6320-B
rehearsals:
description: Presents full length, chamber operas and/or scenes
from the Operatic and Music Theatre Repertoire with orchestra. May be
taken for credit as MUSE 101F. Performances held during the spring
semester.
audition info: Notices of audition times posted and held during
the fall semester.
sponsor: Student Services
leader & box number:
rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-6:15 and Saturday mornings,
description: A mixed small ensemble (ca. 18), student run,
Broadway Revue Troupe
audition info: Information will be available at the Student
Organizations Fair and at Sarratt Desk.
sponsor: Student Services
leader & box number:
rehearsals:
description: An all-female small ensemble (ca. 12), student run,
a cappella group
audition info: Information will be available at the Student
Organizations Fair and at Sarratt Desk.
sponsor: Blair School of Music
faculty, campus phone & box number:
rehearsals: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
Blair School of Music.
description: Eighty-voice mixed choir performing works for large
chorus, both a capella and accompanied, often with orchestra. May be taken for
credit as MUSE 101A.
audition info:
Call 322-7651 or stop by
Blair Main Desk to schedule an audition. Audition will evaluate musical
proficiency (sight reading, vocal range and strength, intonation, and
general musicianship).
sponsor: Student Services
leader & box number: Kate Grindon, Box 5255-B
rehearsals: Mondays and Thursdays 7:00-10:00 pm; Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm
description: Student run organization that presents a full-length
Broadway musical April 4-6, 2002.
audition info: Auditions will be in mid-November. For more information, call Chris at 421-5494
sponsor: Student Services
leader & box number:
rehearsals: Days & times TBA
description: A mixed small ensemble (ca. 18), student run, a
cappella group.
audition info: Information will be available at the Student
Organizations Fair and at Sarratt Desk.
leader & box number: Justin Graham, box 5340-B
rehearsals: Days & times TBA
description: A student-run, mixed a cappella, Christian group.
audition info: Information will be available at the Student Organizations Fair and at the Sarratt Desk.
sponsor: Blair School of Music
faculty, campus phone & box number: Dr. Jonathan Retzlaff,
322-7685, Box 6320-B
lessons: Days & times to be arranged with the instructor.
description: Private and group instruction (credit as MUSP 103A
or 189)
placement Hearings:
sponsor: Black Cultural Center
contacts & phone numbers:
rehearsals:
description: Open to all, this ensemble is dedicated to praising
God in song in the contemporary Black Gospel musical style.
audition info: Information will be available at the Student
Organizations Fair and at Sarratt Desk.