Singing Opportunities at Vanderbilt University
2002-2003

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


BLAIR CHAMBER CHOIR

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.


CHAMBER SINGERS

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.


CONCERT CHOIR

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.


DODECAPHONICS

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.


OPERA THEATRE

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.


ORIGINAL CAST

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.


SWINGIN' DORES

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.


SYMPHONIC CHOIR

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).


VANDERBILT OFF BROADWAY

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


VARIATIONS

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.


VICTORY

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.


VOICE LESSONS

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:


VOICES OF PRAISE

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.


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