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Performing Ensembles
BYU Singers
Dr. Ronald Staheli, conductor
Brigham Young University Singers is a small, select choir of flexible singer-musicians. As one of the major touring ensembles of the university, the Singers have traveled throughout the United States; twice to Russia; three times to Israel; to Australia and New Zealand; the countries of Western and Eastern Europe, including the Baltic states; and most recently to West Africa and Hawaii. The choir has attained the reputation of a captivating, versatile choir with an impressive range of repertoire and style.
An audition with Dr. Staheli is required for admittance into the choir. We are looking for singer-musicians with good, true voices; excellent ears; strong spirits; stamina; flexibility; and a cooperative nature. We need “team players”. As with every year in Singers, there will be great demands, but equally great rewards.
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Concert Choir
Rosalind Hall, conductor
Brigham Young University Concert Choir comprises 100 advanced singers who are committed to a challenging choral experience. This very select ensemble has acquired an outstanding reputation for its captivating performances of a wide variety of repertoire taken from the great choral literature, encompassing many different styles and genres.
Although the Concert Choir does not generally tour, they have a rigorous performance schedule both on and off campus, which requires substantial dedication and stamina. All programs, which usually contain pieces in several different languages, are performed from memory. Although the huge variety and quantity of literature demands enormous flexibility and commitment, the rewards in terms of both educational and musical experience are rich and plentiful. An audition is necessary and a two-semester commitment is required.
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Men's Chorus
Rosalind Hall, conductor
Brigham Young University Men’s Chorus is thought to be the largest collegiate male choral organization in the USA and is known not only for its polished musical performances, but also for its engaging and entertaining performance style. Its repertoire is wide and varied, ranging from the traditional literature for male voices to powerful arrangements of hymns, folk songs and spirituals. The choir is one of BYU’s most popular performing groups, regularly singing to sold-out concert halls both on and off campus.
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Women's Chorus
Jean Applonie, conductor
The Women’s Chorus is a large group of select, versatile singers who perform a diverse repertoire extending from medieval and renaissance works to contemporary masterpieces. Folk music and other varied genres are included in the choir’s study and performances. The choir is well known for its beautiful, blended sound from pristine, quiet unison singing to the majesty of large textured sonorities. Sensitive musicianship and constant improvement are goals for each rehearsal and performance. An audition is required, and a two semester commitment is expected.
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University Chorale
TBA, conductor - Day section
Paul Broomhead, conductor - Evening section
University Chorale is the non-audition choir at BYU. Students can sign up through AIM; two classes are offered: the day class meets MWF from 12:00-12:50 in the Madsen Recital Hall, and the evening class meets TTh from 4:00-5:30 in room 251 of the Tanner Building. Nominal fees will be discussed in class. University Chorale usually performs at devotional once per semester, in addition to their concert performance.
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