Vocal Ensembles

UNIVERSITY CHOIR

This ensemble is the beginning large ensemble. It is designed to develop tonal, concepts, breathing, good singing posture and familiarization with the musical score. Serves as a laboratory for conducting class. Requirements: Performance at all official university functions; attendance at all rehearsals.

Open to all students.

UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR

This is the premier performing organization of the Claflin University Choral Department with an emphasis on excellent ensemble singing and individual vocal development. A wide variety of the finest and most difficult choral literature from all style periods will be performed. Only the most dedicated and serious vocalists with advanced music skills and vocal maturity will be considered for membership.

Performance tour opportunities will be available for this choir, as well as performances at selected festivals, conventions, and civic organizations at the state, national and international levels. This course is designed to challenge our most experienced vocalists. Private voice lessons are strongly encouraged for all participants.

Audition Only at the discretion of the director (Dr. Toomer).

MEN GLEE (SINGING PANTHERS)

This is an all male performing organization of the Claflin University Choral Department with an emphasis on excellent male ensemble singing and individual vocal development. A wide variety of the finest and most difficult choral literature from all style periods will be performed. This course is designed to challenge our students interested in the male ensemble experience. Outside rehearsals, performances, and activities are part of the course grade.

Open to all students.

WOMEN'S GLEE (BELLA VOCE)

This is an all female performing organization of the Claflin University Choral Department with an emphasis on excellent female ensemble singing and individual vocal development. A wide variety of the finest and most difficult choral literature from all style periods will be performed. Open to all students, this course is designed to challenge our students interested in the female ensemble experience. Outside rehearsals, performances, and activities are part of the course grade.

Open to all students.

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

This course is designed to examine, study, rehearse and perform great music from the Renaissance period, contemporary works, and jazz for both instrumental and vocal at the highest possible level. As the result of a resolute pursuit of the primary objective, secondary goals such as the student’s improvement of vocal technique and production; a growing awareness of musical structure, interpretation of the poetry and increased knowledge of historical periods associated with these great works; and positive social interactions with other members of the vocal or instrumental ensemble, will be achieved. For both instrumental and vocalist.

Open to students that have taken MUSC 127, 128, 227, 228 University Choir MUSC 129, 130, 229, 230 University Band and must audition.