University
Singers
, founded in 1948 by Dr. Wiley Housewright, is
the premier undergraduate auditioned choir at
Florida State University. The choir is composed
of undergraduate students including those majoring
in music and the other degree programs offered
by the many academic units making up The Florida
State University. During its rich history, the
University Singers has performed with such remarkable
musicians as Sir David Willcocks (2002), Aaron
Copland, Norman Dello Joio, Billy Taylor (2000),
and the esteemed Atlanta Symphony Conductor Robert
Shaw, who continued to conduct concerts with the
University Singers into his eighties. Additionally,
during the past five years, the University Singers
has been invited to perform national and regional
conventions of the Music Educators National Conference
and the American Choral Directors Association.
Throughout
its over fifty year history, several distinguished
conductors have lead the University Singers, including
Walter James, Joseph Flummerfelt, Clayton Krehbiel
and André Thomas. Today, the traditions
founded by these outstanding conductors has been
passed to the current conductor, Kevin
Fenton. Audition is required for enrollment.
Meeting Time: MTRF 2:30-3:20 p.m.
Women's
Glee Club
The FSU Women's Glee Club long and rich tradition
is being continued by Dr. Judy
Bowers. This university ensemble is open to
all students performs concerts throughout the
year, including off-campus performances. No audition
is required.
Meeting Time: MWF 1:25-2:15
Men's
Chorus
Professor Larry Gerber
is the conductor of The Collegians, FSU men's
glee club, which is open to students enrolled
in the University. Public concerts are presented
throughout the year, including off-campus performances.
No audition is required.
Meeting Time: TR 11:15-12:05
Vocal
Jazz Ensemble
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a select ensemble that
performs regularly on and off campus. Inga Swearingen
is the conductor. Audition is required for enrollment.
Meeting Time: MWF 1:25-2:15 p.m.
Choral
Union
The Choral Union is open to any student enrolled
in the University who enjoys singing. Dr. André
Thomas is the director of the Choral Union, which
is conducted by graduate students in choral conducting.
Choral Union performs accompanied and a cappella
repertoire in concerts throughout the year. No
audition is required.
Meeting Time: MWF 11:15-12:05
University Chorale/Tallahassee
Community Chorus
This ensemble, conducted by Dr.
André Thomas, is a large mixed ensemble
that specializes in the music written for a large
chorus and orchestra. The chorus is open to all
students and the general public.
Meeting Time: M 7:30-9:30 p.m.
(Chorus rehearses at St. Johns Episcopal Church,
located at the corner of Monroe and Tennessee—between
Tennessee and Call streets)
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