Choirs

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Choirs

Welcome to choirs at the University of Colorado BoulderÌýCollege of Music! Our choral ensembles perform works from all style periods as well as works by underrepresented composers.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ choral studies, founded in 1938 by Warner Imig, was the first formal area of study in the College of Music. The department continues to mentor great students from across the university, while preparing and performing everything from new works to jazz to traditional masterworks through regular collaborations with the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Wind Symphony, the CU Symphony and the Boulder Philharmonic.

Choral participation is open to everyone (regardless of your major) as well as community members!ÌýAuditions and placement hearings will take place Aug. 25-27 (Sunday-Tuesday). Please take time to review the following information about the new audition process and check out theÌýaudition signup pages for additional info.

For all music majors + non-music majors interested in auditioning for Chamber Singers, University Choir or Treble Chorus:Ìý
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For those interested in being placed in the Festival Chorus only (placement hearings will occur Monday evening, Aug. 26):Ìý
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For those interested in auditioning for Chamber Singers—ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Choir’s top choral ensemble:Ìý
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Sign up for either a Sunday, Aug. 25 or Monday, Aug. 26 audition. Finalists will be invited for a Chamber Singers callback on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 12:30-2 p.m.
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Contact

Coreen Duffy
Director of Choral Activities
coreen.duffy@colorado.edu
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Ensembles

Chamber Singers

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Chamber Singers
Coreen Duffy, conductor

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Chamber Singers—the university’s premiere choral ensemble—comprisesÌýgraduate and undergraduate singers. This auditioned ensemble has earned critical acclaim for its performances, and sings classically based literature from all cultures and eras. Members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year.Ìý

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.
EMUS 1217/3217/5217

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ University Choir
Elizabeth Swanson, conductor

This auditioned choral ensemble comprises undergraduate students from across campus and performs a wide range of choral literature. Founded in 1938 by the College of Music’s namesake and former dean, Warner Imig, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ University Choir’s traditions, performances and tours have received national acclaimÌýin the United States and abroad.

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.Ìý
EMUS 1227/3227/5227

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Festival Chorus
Coreen Duffy, faculty advisor

This auditioned mixed voice choir consists of 50+ singers comprising music majors, non-music majors and community members. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Festival Chorus performs in College of Music choral concerts and with the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Wind Symphony, CU Symphony and Boulder Philharmonic, and participates in the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Holiday Festival.ÌýMusic is selected from all historical style periods emphasizing choral masterworks with instrumental forces.

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.
EMUS 1207/3207

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ TrebleÌýChorus
Elizabeth Swanson, conductor

This auditioned collaborative ensemble is devoted to the study and performance of wide-ranging, voice-specific repertoire. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Treble Chorus performs on campus and in the Boulder area twice per semester.Ìý

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.
EMUS 1237/3237Ìý

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