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University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Choirs

All students who receive School of Music, Theatre & Dance merit-based scholarships are required to participate each semester in one of the ensembles marked with an asterisk (*) or for some jazz degrees (**); doctoral students are exempt.

* Orpheus Singers	1, 2 credits
SATB chamber choir open to all, extensive rehearsals and performances. Audition required for placement . Single audition for Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers and Opera Chorus to be held in room 3054 September 2 - 4, 2012. Audition sign-up sheets will be posted outside of room 3054 by Tuesday, August 28th. All students who wish to sing in a choir, both returning and new, must audition. Bring something prepared to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Students should bring a copy of their music for the accompanist. Rehearses TTh 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Stamps Auditorium Contact: Emily Avers, Director of Ensemble Operations, eavers@umich.edu

* University Chamber Choir	1, 2 credits
SATB chamber choir open to all, extensive rehearsals and performances. Audition required for placement . Single audition for Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers and Opera Chorus to be held in room 3054 September 2 - 4, 2012. Audition sign-up sheets will be posted outside of room 3054 by Tuesday, August 28th. All students who wish to sing in a choir, both returning and new, must audition. Bring something prepared to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Students should bring a copy of their music for the accompanist. Rehearses MWF 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Britton Recital Hall Contact: Emily Avers, Director of Ensemble Operations

* University Choir	1, 2 credits
Large SATB choir open to all, extensive rehearsals and performances. Audition required for placement . Single audition for Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers and Opera Chorus to be held in room 3054 September 2 - 4, 2012. Audition sign-up sheets will be posted outside of room 3054 by Tuesday, August 28th. All students who wish to sing in a choir, both returning and new, must audition. Bring something prepared to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Students should bring a copy of their music for the accompanist. Rehearses MWF 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., McIntosh Theatre Contact: Emily Avers, Director of Ensemble Operations, eavers@umich.edu

Opera Chorus	1 credit
SATB ensemble for School of Music, Theatre & Dance Opera Productions Audition required for placement . Single audition for Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers and Opera Chorus to be held in room 3054 September 4 - 6, 2011. Audition sign-up sheets will be posted outside of room 3054 by August 30th. All students who wish to sing in a choir, both returning and new, must audition. Bring something prepared to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Students should bring a copy of their music for the accompanist. Rehearses by arrangement Contact: Jerry Blackstone, Assoc Prof & Chair (Conducting), Director of Choirs

Arts Chorale	1 credit
Large SATB choir primarily comprised of non-music students For audition times and location TBA Rehearses T/Th, 4-6; Modern Languages Building, Aud. 4 Central Campus Contact: Emily Avers, Director of Ensemble Operations, eavers@umich.edu

Choral Union	1 credit
Large SATB choir primarily comprised of non-music students and Ann Arbor community members Audition times and location Rehearses M, 7-9:30, Great Lakes Room, Palmer Commons Contact: Kathy Operhall

Men’s Glee Club	1 credit
Large TTBB choir primarily comprised of non-music students Mass Meeting info; arrange an audition time Rehearses S, 6-8; Th, 7:30-9; Modern Languages Building, Aud. 4, Central Campus Contact: http://www.umich.edu/~ummgc/

Residential College Singers	1 credit
SATB choir affiliated with the Residential College, open to all UM students Rehearses TuTh, 5:30-7:00 pm; East Quad 1405 For audition times and location TBA Contact: Katri Ervamaa and Stephen Gusukuma

Women’s Glee Club	1 credit
Large SSAA choir primarily comprised of non-music students Audition times and location Rehearses S 7:00-9:00 MLB Lecture 1, Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm Palmer Commons Contact: http://www.umich.edu/~wgc