Choral groups seek new voices

The Georgia College & State University choruses are looking for a few good men and women to join one or more of three choral ensembles open to all members of the GCSU community, including students, faculty and staff. The three choruses are all available for one credit hour and are briefly described below. For more information, e-mail Dr. Jennifer Flory at Jennifer.flory@gcsu.edu, or call (478) 445-4839.

 University Chorus (UC) is a non-audition choral organization focusing on the study and performance of music of all periods and styles and is open to all members of the university community. Students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join regardless of major or music-reading skills. UC rehearses three times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., in Max Noah Recital Hall.

 Women’s Ensemble (WE) is open to all female members of the university community. It is a non-audition choral organization focusing on the study and performance of music of all periods and styles, specifically for women’s voices.

All female students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join, regardless of major or music-reading skills. WE rehearses twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2-3:15 p.m., in Max Noah Recital Hall.

 Max Noah Singers (MNS) is a choral organization made up of select singers with an emphasis on the study and performance of a variety of literature from madrigals and motets to the avant garde.

MNS is open by audition to all members of the university community. The ensemble is involved in the iPod Project, iSing, in which singers are provided with iPods for practice, evaluation and assessment. MNS will be making a performance and recruiting tour to Ohio in December. The group rehearses twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., in Max Noah Recital Hall. MNS members are also required to enroll in University Chorus and commit to the group for the entire school year.

Auditions will be held this month during the first week of school. The audition consists of one solo song with accompaniment (accompanist provided). Singers will also be vocalized and asked to sight-read. New students will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a past choir director.

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