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UMD Choirs
Edward Maclary, Director of Choral Activities
Auditions
If you love to sing, we have an ensemble for you. Our choir members come from all parts of the University community — undergraduate students, graduate students, music majors and non-music majors. We are open to all.
Spring Semester Auditions: January 23 and 24, 2012
To schedule an audition, contact the School of Music's Office of Choral Activities via phone 301-405-5571 or e-mail, or stop by Room 2150 in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Please bring a prepared song in any language. An accompanist is provided. Vocal range and musical skills will be tested. After a successful audition, singers may register for 1 credit in the selected group (except where noted). Music from all periods and styles is available through a variety of ensembles.
Ensembles
UMD Chamber Singers — the School of Music's most select choral ensemble specializing in music from Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary eras.
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University Chorale — a mixed ensemble of 50 voices singing music from all periods.
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UMD Men's Chorus — the popular ensemble for men's voices; repertoire spans classical to contemporary.
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UMD Women's Chorus — a select ensemble that performs exciting literature for women's voices. More>>
UMD Opera Chorus — offered in those semesters when an opera production requires a substantial chorus
UMD Summer Chorus — a non-credit, 3-week ensemble comprising adults, college students, and advanced high school students; JULY 9-28, 2012; registration forms available soon.
Maryland Chorus — this ensemble was retired in Spring 2009 and is no longer active. More>>
Upcoming Choir Performances
