The UWF Singers, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir welcome all UWF students who are hard-working and wish to sing, regardless of their chosen degree of study.
***No audition is necessary for the new UWF Concert Choir -- open to soprano/alto voices of varied abilities and degree programs.*** Registration is available through the UWF catalog. The course is listed among Music Ensembles as a Special Topics Course.
***No audition is necessary for the new UWF Concert Choir -- open to soprano/alto voices of varied abilities and degree programs.*** Registration is available through the UWF catalog. The course is listed among Music Ensembles as a Special Topics Course.
Audition Dates
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Fall 2018
Each fall, all new and returning members are required to audition. Auditions will be available on the following days:
Final rosters will be printed Wednesday, Aug. 29 with our first rehearsal being that day. In the meantime, interested students are invited to register for the class as they build their schedule--with the understanding that acceptance into this ensemble is contingent upon completion of the audition. |
Spring 2019
UWF Singers & Chamber Choir Auditions for the Spring 2019 semester will be held by appointment during the week of Dec. 10-14 and Mon., Jan. 7. See below for specifics on the audition procedure. Auditions are held in Dr. Steenblik's office (Room 217 in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts). Returning members need not re-audition mid-year, unless they would like to be considered for Chamber Choir. |
Audition Procedure:
An audition for UWF Singers and/or Chamber Choir may be done in the same appointment. An applicant may indicate his/her preference on the audition form. A student who wishes to audition is not required to prepare an audition piece (aria, art song, etc.) but will be asked to do the following things:
Those interested in joining the UWF Concert Choir (SSAA repertoire) are not required to audition.
Any questions may be submitted to psteenblik@uwf.edu.
- Complete an audition form and questionnaire prior to the audition.
- Sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" in a variety of keys (music and lyrics are provided)
- Demonstrate basic vocal exercises (scales, etc.)
- Pitch memory (a pattern of 4 or 5 notes is played, and the singer must sing them back)
- Complete an 8-12 bar sight-singing exercise
- A more advanced sight-singing exercise, and
- Students who have previously been a member of a UWF choir will be asked to sing a sampling of excerpts from pieces learned in the previous year--to demonstrate their level of commitment to learning their part. Such selections will be determined by the director. The titles of pieces will be made available prior to the audition.
- Chamber Choir candidates must understand that concurrent participation in UWF Singers is required.
Those interested in joining the UWF Concert Choir (SSAA repertoire) are not required to audition.
Any questions may be submitted to psteenblik@uwf.edu.
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