We are very excited to have two choirs traveling to Europe next year! The Women's Chorus will be traveling to London with the Marching Captains December 27th-January 3rd and the Chamber Choir will be traveling to Germany, Belgium, and France from March 3rd-13th.
All students may audition for any of our choral ensembles. Because of our European tours, students interested in auditioning for any choir, including Men’s Chorus, will need to audition on August 15th (the first day of Welcome Week) in the Ferguson Center, room A183. Any student and/or parent interested in auditioning for a Europe Touring Choir must email Dr. Fowler-Calisto, lfowler@cnu.edu, prior to Setting Sail Orientation to receive specific tour information regarding payment schedules. Please see each choir's tab for more information.
MWF 1 to 2:50 p.m.
An auditioned mixed choral ensemble that performs both on and off campus throughout the academic year. The repertoire includes a variety of musical styles, but the primary emphasis is on the masterworks of the choral repertoire. Students may register each semester, but no more than eight credits can be counted toward graduation. Please see the "Auditions" tab for audition Information.
Director: Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto
TR 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
This is a year long, auditioned, major ensemble course that is open to any female student at CNU. The group performs primarily on campus throughout the academic year. The repertoire includes a variety of styles; however, emphasis on women's chorus masterworks, as well as a cappella song, throughout the history of choral music is emphasized. Students may register each semester, but no more than eight credits can be counted toward graduation. Please see the "Auditions" tab for audition Information.
Director: Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto
TR 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
This is a year long, auditioned, major ensemble course that is open to any male student at CNU. The group performs primarily on campus throughout the academic year. The repertoire includes a variety of styles; however, emphasis on men's chorus masterworks, as well as a cappella men's glee song, throughout the history of choral music is emphasized. Students may register each semester, but no more than eight credits can be counted toward graduation. Please see the "Auditions" tab for audition Information.
Director: Dr. David Sadlier
Students interested in auditioning for any choir must register for Women's or Men's Chorus on Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45 a.m. or for Chamber Choir on Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1-2:50 p.m. (Incoming freshmen will do this during Setting Sail).
The audition lasts 5 minutes and includes sight-reading (similar to a Honors Choir audition), scales to check range and vocal quality, and singing one verse of either "My Country 'Tis of Thee" or "Amazing Grace." Students are responsible for adding and dropping courses based on their audition status during the first week of classes. Good luck!
Audition Procedures: (no preparation required)
- Freshman sign-up sheets at A183.
- Freshman auditions: Monday, August 15, 2011, 10AM-noon, FERG A147
- Returning/transfer/new (non-freshman) student auditions: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 1-4PM, FERG A147 (click here to sign-up)
- Chamber Choir callbacks: Monday, August 22, 2011, 1-2:50PM, FERG A183
- Final results posted for all choirs: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
