Welcome!
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
Non-Auditioned Choirs
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Note: Music Majors who earn ensemble credit through choir are required to audition.
Auditions
Auditions for Concert Chorale 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
REQUIREMENTS
Participation in a UT Choir is open to all UT Austin students, regardless of major.
Non-music majors who have not participated in choir before are welcome to enroll in either University Chorus ensemble (Soprano/Alto or Tenor/Bass) and the Repertory Chorus without auditioning; you can simply enroll and show up for the first day of class. Participation in Concert Chorale requires an audition.
AUDITION FORMAT
- Please prepare 16–32 measures of 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 then vocalize you at the piano and will take you through a few sight-singing and tonal memory exercises.
Schedule
All auditions will take place in MRH 5.138 on the following days and times:
Thursday, August 21 3:30-7:30pm
Friday, August 22 12-6pm
Saturday, August 23 12-6pm
SIGN-UP
Please register for an audition. Make sure you sign up for only one time slot.
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
Upcoming Events
J.D. Burnett, conductor
Johannes Brahms
Abendständchen & Vineta from Three Songs, op. 42
Reena Esmail
When the Violin
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Serenade to Music
+ more...
Holly Dalrymple, conductor
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Stabat Mater
Franz Schubert
Widerspruch
Jennifer Lucy Cook
Time
Featuring Chamber Orchestra and Choirs
Ring in the season with the Butler School of Music in this annual favorite. The concert will be anchored by our new Chamber Orchestra and choirs but will feature ensembles and student performers from across the program. You can expect to hear favorite carols and a few surprises.
Holly Dalrymple, conductor
Judith Watson
The Quiet Land of Erin
Mendelssohn
Beati Mortuoi
Johannes Brahms
Geistliches Lied
Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection
Farkhad Khudyev, conductor
J.D. Burnett, director of choirs
Leah Crocetto, soprano
Sophio Dzidziguri, mezzo soprano
J.D. Burnett, conductor
Thomas Weelkes
When David Heard
Benjamin Britten
Rejoice in the Lamb
Omar Thomas
Shenandoah
+ more...
This concert will be led by graduate choral conducting students.