Choral Ensembles
University Chorale
Professor Patti Myers, Director
The Augusta State University Chorale is offered for students of any major who wish to participate in a choral ensemble. Placement is by audition at the beginning of the semester, and may be taken for credit or non-credit. This choral ensemble also fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Members of the University Chorale also participate in women's and men's ensembles. The Chorale presents several performances a year, both on and off campus, and may also perform at ceremonial occasions such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday observance. Chorale also collaborates with University Singers to form a larger group for appearances with orchestra. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to any ASU student by audition. Prior choral experience is preferred but not required.
University Singers
Dr. William Hobbins, Director
The Augusta State University Singers is offered for students of any major who wish to participate in a choral ensemble. Placement is by audition at the beginning of the semester, and may be taken for credit or non-credit. This choral ensemble also fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Members of the University Singers also participate in women's and men's ensembles. The Singers present several performances a year, both on and off campus, and may also perform at ceremonial occasions such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday observance. University Singers also collaborates with University Chorale to form a larger group for appearances with orchestra. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to any ASU student by audition. Prior choral experience is required.
Chamber Singers
Dr. William Hobbins, Director
The Augusta State University Chamber Singers is offered for students of any major who seek the small ensemble experience. Membership is gained through audition or invitation from the membership of University Singers, and the class may be taken for credit or non-credit. A higher level of individual responsibility is expected in Chamber Singers. The group specializes in early choral genres such as madrigal and motet while rehearsing and performing music suitable for small ensembles from all style periods, including jazz and popular idioms. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to any ASU student by audition. Prior choral experience is required.
*Women's Ensemble
Professor Patti Myers, Director
Women from University Singers and University Chorale combine to form Women's Ensemble. The group appears in all ASU choral concerts, having distinguished themselves in recent years. They were invited to perform at the Phi Kappa Phi Opening Ceremony in the Spring Semester of 2012. Since this group is formed from the membership of the two larger mixed ensembles, no additional enrollment is necessary.
*Men's Ensemble
Dr. William Hobbins, Director
Men from University Singers and University Chorale combine to form Men's Ensemble. The group appears in all ASU choral concerts, providing distinctive performances of choral literature for men. Since this group is formed from the membership of the two larger mixed ensembles, no additional enrollment is necessary.
*There is no stand-alone course entitled Women's Ensemble or Mes Ensemble. Since these groups are formed from the membership of the two larger mixed ensembles, no additional enrollment is necessary. Rehearsal time for University Singers and University Chorale is divided and allocated to provide time for these groups
