New: ALL-CAMPUS CHOIR

All-Campus Choir is a non-auditioned choral ensemble in the Department of Music & Dance. This choir is welcome to students, faculty, and staff. It is welcome to all, with or without previous choral/musical experience, and is a wonderful entry point into choral singing. Whether you wish to sing in a low-stress environment or learn musical skills to advance to a more challenging choral ensemble in the future, this choir exists for all who wish to have fun and sing good music in community. One performance at the end of each semester is required.

UNIVERSITY CHORALE

The University Chorale is the oldest and largest choral ensemble in the Department of Music & Dance and is composed of undergraduate and graduate music majors, minors, and non-majors from the Five Colleges. The ensemble performs a wide variety of music, including masterworks, world music, contemporary works, and popular repertoire. Under the direction of Dr. Paparo, the ensemble was a finalist in WGBY’s Together in Song choral competition two years in a row. The ability to read music or learn music quickly is preferred; the ability to match pitch consistently is required.

CHAMBER CHOIR

Chamber Choir is the most advanced choral ensemble in the Department of Music & Dance. The choir includes music majors, minors, and liberal arts students with a passion for choral music and previous ensemble experience. We believe in the power of the choral art to open hearts, change minds, and offer respite.  We prepare for performances on- and off-campus in the pursuit of personal growth, collective responsibility, and community care. We understand that the power of choral music is not in the performances only, but in the consistent and ongoing practice of showing up for one another in rehearsals. Whatever your musical and/or vocal background, you are here because you were accepted into this ensemble and I believe you will make meaningful contributions. You belong here!

CONDUCTORS’ CHORUS

Conductors’ Chorus is open to student conductors and singers and serves as a hands-on learning experience for graduate and advanced undergraduate conductors. Dr. Pope runs rehearsals in a masterclass setting, with student conductors receiving podium time every week. Singers who wish to learn more about the art of conducting and how to train voices will find this class to be illuminating and fun. The ensemble performs during class time 3–4 times per semester, under the direction of the student conductors. We highly encourage music education majors and anyone else interested in leading an ensemble to enroll. The ability to read music or learn music quickly is essential.