Bel Canto (Women's Chorus) and Die Meistersinger (Men's Chorus) are general choirs available to all students with beginning to advanced levels of choral experience. These choirs often combine for church services, concerts and to perform large works with orchestra. Auditions are held each semester. See the Audition and Rehearsal Schedule for full details. Performance opportunities include two to three on-campus concerts per quarter.

Rehearsals: Tuesday & Thursday: 12-12-50 p.m.

I Cantori is comprised of a select group of students with advanced vocal potential and experience. In addition to their role as a distinctive chamber choir, I Cantori forms the leadership core for Bel Canto (Women's Chorus) and Die Meistersinger (Men's Chorus). Eligible students make a commitment to both ensembles for the full academic year. This means that members of I Cantori rehearse Monday through Friday from 12 –12:50 pm:  M, W, F with the chamber choir, and Tu, Th with Bel Canto & Die Meistersinger. 

Performance opportunities include off-campus tours.  In May of 2009 the chamber choir had the privilege of presenting a concert tour in Brazil. This inspiring two week event was the highlight of the year.

Auditions are held during the first week of the Fall Semester.  See the Audition and Rehearsal Schedule for full details.

Choral Auditions

Choral singing is one of the most deeply satisfying challenges you will ever experience! You are invited to audition regardless of your level of training. The audition is a painless 10 minute evaluation used to determine the choir you are most prepared for, and the part that you will sing. Read on for specific details about the audition schedule and process.

Sign up! Auditions for Bel Canto & Die Meistersinger will be held during the first week of each semester. I Cantori auditions are held during the first week of the Fall semester. See the Audition and Rehearsal Schedule for full details.

WHO NEEDS TO AUDITION?

•All new students.

•All previous choir members (including former I Cantori students) who wish to sing in I Cantori.

Note: Returning Bel Canto/Die Meistersinger members who wish to continue singing in only Bel Canto or Die Meistersinger are not required to audition. You may audition if you wish to review your part assignment.

Audition & Rehearsal Schedule

First Rehearsals 

All rehearsals are held in Rm. 343 of Mabel Wood Hall.

Thursday, September 2, 2010
         Bel Canto & Die Meistersinger (This includes I Cantori!)

Friday, September 3, 2010
         I Cantori

Rehearsals continue…

Registration for Choirs
Students are required to register for each ensemble. Audition results will be posted on the bulletin board across from Rm. 343 of Mabel Wood Hall. Your name will be listed with the choir for which you are most prepared. You may now register online* as follows:

**I Cantori are also members of either Bel Canto or Die Meistersinger. You will need to register separately for each ensemble = 2 credit hrs. total

*If you preregistered for a specific choir and your name is not listed for that ensemble in the audition results, you will need to drop the class. Some students may need to register for the choir(s) manually.  Forms will be available during the first rehearsal to assist you.