Choral Ensembles
Chorale
The flagship ensemble of the OSU choral program, this 28-voice chamber choir is open by competitive audition to all OSU students (sophomores through graduate students). Chorale sings a wide variety of distinctive choral literature and they perform on campus, in the community, and occasionally tour.
Symphonic Choir
An auditioned mixed chorus of 40–50 undergraduate and graduate students, SC performs several concerts annually. Comprised of both music majors and non-music majors, this ensemble explores a variety of musical styles and often combines with Chorale to perform works with instrumental ensembles.
Men's Glee Club
Having recently performed for the 2006 national conference of the Intercollegiate Male Choruses, Inc., this ensemble is highly visible and has a long tradition of choral excellence. Men's Glee Club welcomes singers from all academic disciplines. MGC maintains an active performance schedule, performing many concerts throughout Ohio and beyond.
Women's Glee Club
Recently recognized for excellence in performance by the American Choral Directors Association, this auditioned ensemble and is open to women from all academic disciplines. Often sharing concerts with the Men's Glee Club, the women frequently perform their own concerts in the community and on tour.
Mastersingers
This small mixed ensemble functions as the recital chorus for graduate conducting majors. The group sings one performance per quarter. All university students many audition for Mastersingers, which is listed as "Small Vocal Ensemble" on the master schedule.
University Chorus
This large mixed ensemble is intended for undergraduate non-music majors. UC sings one major concert per quarter.
African-American Gospel and Spiritual Choir
This popular group specializes in one genre of music and performs for the Columbus community at least once per quarter. There is no formal audition.
