Choirs

The Arkansas State University Concert Choir has long been known in the southern United States for choral excellence. For 33 years under the direction of the late Mr. Alfred R. Skoog, former Director of Choral Activities, the Male Chorus, Female Chorus and Concert Choir were presented on state and national convention programs, at Lincoln Center and on international tours. Under the direction of Dr. Dale Miller, Director of Choral Activities since 1997, the choirs made their first appearance in Carnegie Hall in March 2000. The Concert Choir and University Singers have recently sung with professional orchestras from Little Rock, Memphis, New York, and Poland.

In March 2006 the Concert Choir traveled to Eastern Europe and performed the Mozart Requiem in Krakow, Poland, with the Orchestra of the Krakow Opera, and the Men’s Choir performed by invitation at the Southwest American Choral Directors Association Convention, in St. Louis. The University Singers appeared in Carnegie Hall in March 2004 and January 2008, and presented Handel’s MESSIAH with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in March 2008. A second European tour, this time to Rome and Florence, Italy, was enjoyed in spring 2010.

The Chamber Singers, a 16-voice group auditioned from the membership of the Concert Choir, meets in the fall semester, and presents the annual Madrigal Feaste, bringing in the Christmas season with fanfares, madrigals, carols, and dance. The A-State Delta Vox vocal jazz ensemble is the newest vocal group on campus.  They perform a cappella and accompanied vocal jazz arrangements in concerts and educational performances.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIRS

ALL ASU CHOIRS ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS OF ALL MAJORS BY AUDITION!!!

CONCERT CHOIR (MUS 1351.001)

10:00-10:50 am MW; 9:30-10:50 am TR.
Open to all students by audition. Select mixed choir of 50 voices. Membership requires concurrent enrollment in University Singers or Chamber Singers. Several concerts are given per semester, as well as local and national tours. May be taken for no credit (MUS 1350).

UNIVERSITY SINGERS – MEN’S CHOIR (MUS 1361.001)

12:00 – 12:50 P.M. MWF.
Open to all tenor/bass singers by audition. Two night rehearsals and two concerts required per semester. May be taken for no credit (MUS 1360.001).

UNIVERSITY SINGERS – WOMEN’S CHOIR (MUS 1361.002)

12:30 – 1:50 P.M. TR.
Open to all treble voice singers by audition. Two night rehearsals and two concerts required per semester. May be taken for no credit (MUS 1360.002).

UNIVERSITY SINGERS - COMMUNITY CHOIR (MUS 3361.004)

6:00 - 8:00 P.M
Open to all ASU Students by audition appointment. One extra rehearsal and two concerts required per semester. May be taken for no credit (MUS 3360.004).

CHAMBER SINGERS (MUS 3371.014)

2:00-3:15 P.M. MW
Open to members of Concert Choir by audition. Present Madrigal Feaste and other concerts annually.  FALL ONLY

A-STATE DELTA VOX (MUS 3371.018)

2:00-3:15 P.M. MW

Open to members of Concert Choir by audition.  Perform concerts and public relations performances each spring.  SPRING ONLY

Vocal and Choral Scholarship Opportunities

1. Students interested in majoring in vocal music performance or choral music education should audition for a scholarship on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Check the Music Dept. website and send in your audition form before March 2, 2012.

2. Students interested in singing in the choirs and receiving a Choral Grant should contact Dr. Dale Miller and schedule an audition.

3. All choral students must audition for the choir or choirs of their choice on the first class day of the Fall semester. See Dr. Miller in the office listed below.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

DR. DALE MILLER , DIRECTOR OF CHORAL ACTIVITIES

Fine Arts Building rm. 128

870-972-3050 OR 870-972-3749