°Õ³ó±ðÌýUniversity ChoirÌýmeets everyÌý°Õ³Ü±ð²õ»å²¹²âÌýin the Conrad Grebel University College (CGUC) ChapelÌýfrom 7:00 to 10:00 pm beginning the second week of classes. This large choir of approximately 70 singers performs a variety of works from the past and present. A brief vocal interview is required. Acceptance into the University Choir is by interview and at the discretion of the director,Ìý³¢¾±²õ°ì²¹Ìý´³±ð³Ù³¦³ó¾±³¦°ì. The University Choir is open to students from all Faculties, staff, and Faculty members.ÌýÌý
1. Participant form
To participate in the UniversityÌýChoir you need to fill out theÌýParticipant Form every term. There is no LEARNÌýfor Ensembles, so this is a crucial step.Ìý If you have anyÌýfurther questions please email the Ensemble Coordinator,ÌýAngelica Allen.
2. AuditionÌý
New singers interested in participating in the choir are required to do a vocal hearing/audition, which will take place in the Chapel on May 5th in the evening or May 6 in the morning. Please make sure to fill out the participant form.Ìý You will get an audition link once you fill out the participant form.
- If you have not sung in the University Choir previously, please learn this piece.Ìý
ÌýDown by the sally garden - Returning students: If you sang in the University Choir during the Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 term, please fill out the participant formÌý and email Liska Jetchick directly. New Choristers: You will get a link to the audition list once you fill out the participant form.Ìý
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Returning students, the director will send you the piece once you have contacted her.
3. QuestÌýÌý
Register onÌýÌýif you are taking the Ensemble for credit. Also noteÌýit is your responsibility to drop the course on Quest if you do not pass the audition or choose not to participate.ÌýAn Ensemble credit is 0.25 units AND you can add this on a normal course load or ask your advisor for permission to override your course limit. Please note that students not taking Ensemble for credit will be charged a $30 fee, while non-students will pay a $60 fee.
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4.ÌýCourse requirements
- In person rehearsalÌýTuesday nightsÌýfromÌý7:00-9:30Ìýmost weeks. , May 13, 2025 will be the first rehearsal in Spring term.Ìý
- Read the Information SheetÌý (Spring 2025 coming soon)
- Participation in a choir retreat. Date TBA
- Winter Term:Ìý Participation in an end of term concert on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30pm, Trillium Lutheran Church.
Spring Term:Ìý Saturday, July 19 at 7:30pm, Trillium Lutheran Church. - Other singing opportunities may also be arranged.Ìý
New Award:ÌýThe Helen Martens Choral Music AwardÌý
This award is open toÌýstudents enrolled in one of the Music department choirs (e.g. Chamber, University or Chapel choirs)Ìý