Choral Union






      Director: Dr. Timothy Cierpke





 
Open to students and Nashville community. No audition is required, but consent of the director is needed. Larger choral works are performed (Messiah, Elijah, Requiem, etc.) with full orchestra accompaniment. Required ensemble of all vocal and keyboard music majors and minors studying applied.

Upcoming Performances:

Ludwig Van Beethoven Missa Solemnes
Location: TBA
December 10, 2009
7:30 pm
A prepared piece is not required to audition for one of the choral groups. 

If you are auditioning for an instrumental ensemble, please prepare one 30-second excerpt of a lyrical passage and one 30-second excerpt of a technical passage. 

If you are interested in Jazz Ensemble, please prepare an additional 30-second excerpt of a swing tune.

If interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Ensemble or Opera Workshop, please have 1 show tune (MTE) or aria (OW) prepared to sing to demonstrate vocal ability, characterization, stage presence, and/or movement.

Information about each ensemble is included on the links to your left.  If you have questions please call Anna Kniazewycz at 615-248-1288.
Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major.  The Madrigalians is not open to first-time freshmen; however, there are  limited openings for male singers who are transfer students.