Welcome to Choirs at The Butler School of Music

The choir program is comprised of several choirs, which perform in a variety of configurations, and offers a Bachelor of Music in Choral Studies, as well a Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting. 

Anyone Can Join!

The University of Texas at Austin has an incredibly rich history of choral music-making. If you are attending The University of Texas at Austin in any capacity, and have a love for singing in choir, come visit us on campus for a live audition! You don't need to major in music to participate. the University can be a dauntingly large place at first, but choir is a great place to find new friends from all parts of campus.

Each year, the choirs perform in numerous concerts featuring music of diverse choral genres time periods, and composers. Choir members have the unique opportunity to perform on tour in fun places around Texas, and have toured in other locations like Puerto Rico, Brazil, Washington DC, Santa Fe, and even Las Vegas!

All choirs are open to all students across the University, though some choirs require an audition for acceptance. 

Auditioned Choirs

• Concert Chorale
• Chamber Treble Choir

Non-Auditioned Choirs

Simply Register to join! 

•  University Treble Chorus
• University Treble/Bass Chorus

Note: Music Majors who earn ensemble credit through choir are required to audition. 

Auditions

Auditions for Concert Chorale and Chamber Treble Chorus take place at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Students who are accepted in the Fall do not need to re-audtion in Spring. 

Audition information  are posted at the beginning of each semester on the Butler School of Music Auditions Page.  

Fall 2024 Auditions 

sign-ups for Fall auditions is now open.

Schedule an Audition

AUDITION FORMAT

• Please prepare 16~32 measures of a song to be sung a cappella (no accompaniment). Choose a piece that will present the best of you as a vocalist. Any genre is acceptable.
• Faculty will take the singers through a series of musical skill assessments: vocalises, sightread, rhythm read, and tonal memory exercises.

Contact Us

If you have questions about joining choirs, auditioning, upcoming performances or need other help, please reach out! 

Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
ATTN: Choirs
1 University Station E3100
Austin, TX 78712-0435
 

Office: 512.471.0806
Fax: 512.471.7836
choirs@mail.music.utexas.edu