Sing in a Millersville Choir!

MU Choral Ensembles for Credit: All choirs rehearse in the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center (WVPAC) University Choir MWF 12-12:50 Biemesderfer Concert Hall (WVPAC 101) University Chorale TTh 2:30-4:00 Biemesderfer Concert Hall (WVPAC 101) Cantilena Women’s Choir MW 5:30-7 Biemesderfer Concert Hall (WVPAC 101) Marauder Men’s Glee Club Th 7-10 Biemesderfer Concert Hall (WVPAC 101)

ALL ensembles are open to ALL students, regardless of major. University Choir and Chorale require an initial audition; All interested Chorale members must re-audition in the Fall. Women’s Choir and Glee Club do not require an audition. Find more information and audition sign-up sheets at WVPAC 222.

Choral Auditions and First Week of Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin immediately during the first week of classes, starting on Monday, August 28th. Whether you’ve auditioned or not -- and remember Women’s Choir and Glee Club do not require an audition -- you should attend ALL rehearsals of the choir(s) you’d like to join during the first week. This way you can learn more about the repertoire to be learned, the organization, the total program and the commitment involved.

Be sure to sign up for an audition by Friday, September 1st, though auditions during the second week are also possible. Choir lists will be posted by Tuesday, September 5th.

Auditioning for a Millersville Choral Ensemble. Here’s what you do: 1. Check out the concert schedule and syllabus posted outside of WVPAC 222 to make sure you can commit to a choral ensemble and perform in the concerts (10/7; 11/4; 12/1-12/3). 2. Sign up for a 10-minute audition slot on sheet posted outside of WVPAC 222. 3. Complete a Choir Audition Form found in an envelope outside of WVPAC 222, which is where the auditions take place. Bring the completed sheet to your audition. 4. For the Interview-Audition, you will: a) Sing a simple song of your choosing b) Vocalize to demonstrate your range c) Echo sing tonal patterns to check your ear d) Sight read a choral part to check your music reading ability New members are welcome and encouraged to join all ensembles. Previous experience is helpful, but not required for most ensembles. Come join the fun!!

More information? Contact: For Chorale, University Choir, Women’s Choir: Dr. Jeffrey Gemmell ([email protected]) For Glee Club: Dr. Allen “Kit” Howell ([email protected])