Our Choirs
Each of our choirs is open to ALL students, regardless of their major. Placement is by audition for Chorale, Women's Glee Club, Men's Glee Club and University Chorus. No audition is required to participate in the Gospel Choir.
Join us...we are excited to make music together! Rehearsals and performances are subject to change.
Auditions for Spring 2023
Auditions for new members will vary for each choir.
Chorale
To audition for Chorale for Spring semester, contact Professor Robert Bode.
Women's Glee Club
To audition for Women's Glee Club for Spring semester, contact Professor Jordan Saul.
Men's Glee Club
AUDITION DAYS
January 9–11, by appointment. Contact Dr. Robert J. Ward to schedule an appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Be prepared to perform:
- Scales and short melodies — to test range and demonstrate voice quality
- An unaccompanied melody — Carmen Ohio (words provided)
- Melodic retention exercise — sing back short melodic patterns
- Rhythmic exercise — clap or sing rhythmic patterns in common meters
- Sight reading — both rhythms and pitches
University Chorus
AUDITION DAYS
January 9–11, by appointment. Contact Dr. Robert J. Ward to schedule an appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Be prepared to perform:
- Scales and short melodies — to test range and demonstrate voice quality
- An unaccompanied melody — Carmen Ohio (words provided)
- Melodic retention exercise — sing back short melodic patterns
- Rhythmic exercise — clap or sing rhythmic patterns in common meters
- Sight reading — both rhythms and pitches
Gospel Choir
Conductor, Milton Vaughn Ruffin
The Gospel Choir is a non-auditioned group for students of all majors who enjoy or are curious about singing gospel music. Course details and more are posted on the Jazz Ensembles page under Gospel Choir. Questions about Gospel Choir? Email Dr. Milton Ruffin.
Questions about Choral Ensembles?
- For more information about choral studies and ensembles, please email Dr. Robert Ward or call 614-292-4622.
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