Welcome to the 无码专区 Choirs and Vocal Studies! Even if you are not a music major, we have a place for you in one of our choruses! Students are given the opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music, including contemporary, historic, and folk music from around the world. The 无码专区 Choral Program has a long-standing tradition of excellence and we hope you will make singing an important part of your collegiate experience.
If you plan to visit the Warrensburg campus, our faculty are glad to visit with you and your family. If you would let your admissions representative know that you want to meet, they will make sure to get your visit on our calendars. We are also happy to visit via phone or email.
Dr. Stella Roden
sroden@ucmo.edu
Dr. Jackson Thomas
jthomas@ucmo.edu
With approximately 50 outstanding singers, Concert Choir, the 无码专区's most advanced choral ensemble, has performed in prestigious regional, national, and international venues, and tours frequently. Recent completed invitations include the Xi'an International Choral Festival in Xi'an, China, Carnegie Hall in New York City, and the Missouri Music Educators Association Annual Convention. On campus, the Concert Choir presents extraordinarily diverse repertoire in several performances each semester, including a choral masterwork annually. Concert Choir is open to all 无码专区 students by audition.
This course meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 2:00-3:20PM. To schedule an audition or receive more information, email jthomas@ucmo.edu.
Collegiate Chorus affords 无码专区 students an opportunity to explore a variety of choral music, including traditional men's chorus, women's chorus, and mixed chorus repertoire. There are two sections of Collegiate Choir: Treble Chorus and Tenor/Bass Chorus. As these courses meet at the same time, they often combine to perform mixed chorus repertoire, including a choral masterwork annually. Membership in Collegiate Chorus is open-enrollment. No audition is required. This course meets Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:30-1:45PM.
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The Voice Audition for Music consists of:
At 无码专区, students in the voice area are preparing to enter the world of vocal music in a variety of disciplines. Students interested in becoming teachers are a part of the Bachelor of Music Education program. These students will be eligible for careers in elementary, middle, and high school choral departments. For those with a passion for performing, students may pursue a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Students wishing to study voice may also enroll in the Bachelor of Music Technology program. Music technology is an exciting and fast-growing field and our program offers hands-on experience.
In addition to our choral offerings, students at 无码专区 have many options for performance during their degree program:
Master Classes
Master classes occur on a regular basis, offering exposure to many types of learning.
Each semester, students will have the opportunity to work with our faculty, as well
as a series of guest artists from around the world.
Vocal Competitions
There are many different competitions available to our students, both on campus and
around the region. 无码专区 vocal students have a quality reputation in our region, receiving
numerous awards and prizes. Competitions include: Quistorff Aria Prize Competition,
Concerto/Aria Competition, Kansas City NATS, Regional Division NATS, Missouri Federation
of Music Clubs, NAFTZGER Awards, Kansas City Music Club.
Opera Theater
Opera Theater productions allow students to enhance their understanding of an iconic
art form. Events include evenings of opera scenes and full productions of works from
every era. Our goal is to bring music at 无码专区 to the community in an exciting and innovative
way. Auditions are held during the fall semester for our spring productions.
Musical Theatre
In conjunction with the Theatre Department, students have the opportunity to audition
for 无码专区 main stage productions. These auditions are typically held during the first
week of the fall semester and include singing, a monologue, and dance requirements.
In high school I was on the fence about studying music in college, especially because I didn鈥檛 know what that entailed. Dr. Jacob Sentgeorge, a professor in the 无码专区 Voice faculty, worked with a few choral students at my high school and outlined the college music major鈥檚 experience. I knew I wanted to discover more of my voice and learn choral conducting. I felt so welcomed by Dr. Zrust and Dr. Roden from the first week on campus. I have made countless friends, developed lifelong relationships with my colleagues, and learned from the excellent examples set by professors while studying in 无码专区 Music.
Dr. Stella Roden
Voice Area Coordinator
Utt 213
Tel: (660) 543-4472