°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 Tuesday Sept 9 from 6 to 9:30 and on Thursday, September 11 from 10am till noon.ÌýÌýPlease 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 Winter 2025 term or Spring 2025 term, please fill out the participant formÌý and email Liska Jetchick directly. New Choristers: You will get a link to the audition linkÌýonce 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. September 16, 2025 will be the first rehearsal in FallÌýterm.Ìý
- Read the Information SheetÌý (FallÌý2025 coming soon)
- Participation in a choir retreat. Date TBA
- Spring Term:Ìý Saturday, July 19 at 7:30pm, Trillium Lutheran Church.
Fall Term: Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm, St. Matthew's 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