Men's Chorus

The Men’s Chorus is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students from both the music department and other degree programs. Their 2008-2009 Season included a combined University Choirs performance of Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms.

This year their repertoire will include barbershop harmonies, international folk songs, American 20^th century music, Renaissance liturgical music, and African-American spirituals. They will also combine with the entire choral department for a spring concert of choral masterworks with organ.

• Number of performers: there are never too many—bring your friends!
• Rehearsal Times: Tuesday/Thursday, 3:35-5:15
• Location: Squires Recital Salon

Auditions for all students take place during the first week of the fall semester. Sign up for a time at Squires 242U during the week before school starts or during the first days of classes.

The Audition Process:

1. Demonstrate your range by singing various vocal exercises (similar to warm-up exercises in most choirs)
2. Sight-sing a given musical example
3. Repeat short tonal memory patterns after hearing them on the piano
4. Sing one verse of “My Country ‘tis of Thee” (a cappella)

You are not required to bring a prepared solo unless you are interested in being considered for Chamber Singers.

If you have any questions or concerns about the audition process, please contact Dr. Bigler at dbigler@vt.edu.