CHORAL/VOCAL ENSEMBLES
IU Southeast is committed to serving students, faculty, staff, and community members with a wide variety of singing experiences. Our choral ensembles are open to everyone who loves to sing and enjoys the opportunity to explore a wide range of literature. Each year, the choirs collaborate with the IUS Orchestra for a performance of major works that focuses primarily on the masterpieces of the choral/orchestral repertoire. In addition, the ensembles also explore some of the more traditional choral pieces from various time periods and parts of the world.
Whether you are a graduate student or freshman, experienced or novice, the Indiana University Southeast’s choral program has an ensemble for you!
IU SOUTHEAST CONCERT CHOIR
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The Concert Choir is the premier choral ensemble of the University, consisting primarily of music majors and students with previous singing experience. The ensemble performs outstanding and highly varied choral literature drawn from all styles and historical periods, with an emphasis on traditional college repertoire and major choral works. The Concert Choir presents four to five concerts on campus each year, as well as some off-campus performances. Audition is required. Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Recital Hall Director: Dr. Mariana Farah To inquire about joining the IU Southeast Concert Choir, contact the director at 812-941-2025 or e-mail mafarah@ius.edu. |
IU SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CHORUS
The Community Chorus is open to IUS students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. Mainly composed of community members, the group performs a variety of literature, including major works, and often combines with the Concert Choir. The Community Chorus presents four to five concerts on campus each year, as well as some off-campus performances. The group also participates in IUS’s popular Holiday Pops Concert every year. Although formal auditions are not required, participants must schedule an appointment with the director for placement in the ensemble.
>Participation is free of charge and the music is provided.
Rehearsals: Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., OG 160
Director: Dr. Mariana Farah
To inquire about joining the IU Southeast Community Chorus, contact the director at 812-941-2025 or e-mail mafarah@ius.edu.
SOUTHERN INDIANA WOMEN'S CHORAL FESTIVAL
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The idea of creating the Southern Indiana Women’s Choral Festival began twelve years ago, when a group of motivated local high school choral directors joined forces to offer talented students from the area the opportunity to celebrate the beauty of the female voice. Linda DeRungs, Angela Hampton, and Leslie Rajchel created this festival involving dedicated students, from freshmen to seniors, who learn varied literature for treble voices for a day of choral singing. For years, the various participating schools took their students to different venues to work under different directors. In 2010, IUS was invited to host the festival and over two hundred students came to our campus to work on challenging literature. The festival was a success and our campus was chosen to serve as the home for this wonderful event. IUS is proud to inherit such a great tradition and looks forward to making the Southern Indiana Women’s Choral Festival a part of our own choral tradition. Next Performance: Monday, April 20, 2012, 7:30 p.m. in Stem Hall Director: Dr. Mariana Farah To inquire about participating in the Southern Indiana Women’s Choral Festival, contact the director at 812-941-2025 or e-mail mafarah@ius.edu. |
