All UW-W Choirs are open to all UW-W Students, regardless of major. Most choirs do not require an audition. To join a non-auditioned choir (Concert Choir, Meistersingers Men's Chorus, Women's Chorale, or Gospel Choir) simply register for the choir you wish to join on WINS, and show up to the first day of class. In order to join Chamber Singers or Vocal Jazz Ensemble you must sing a formal audition (described below).
During the first few class sessions, the conductor will ask everyone to sing a five-minute voice placement session. You will be expected to match pitch and sing a few easy exercises to demonstrate your vocal range and your ability to remember simple melodies. This is not an audition, and the atmosphere is friendly and supportive. The placement sessions help the conductor decide what vocal section you should sing in (soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass) and allow the conductor to get to know you and your voice individually.
Like all UWW choirs, Chamber Singers is open to all students, regardless of major. Chamber Singers requires a formal audition that includes sight singing and a short prepared piece. Auditions are held during the first three days of the semester. Sign up for an audition time outside the choir room, Center of the Arts room 1003 (just to the right of the main entrance of the building).
Like all UWW choirs, Vocal Jazz Ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. Vocal Jazz Ensemble requires a formal audition that includes sight singing and a short prepared piece in Jazz or Broadway style. Auditions are held during the first three days of the semester. Sign up for an audition time outside the choir room, Center of the Arts room 1003 (just to the right of the main entrance of the building).
Gospel Choir does not require an audition.
For further information about placement, auditions, or any other aspect of the UWW choral program, contact Robert Gehrenbeck, gehrenbr@uww.edu, or Sharri VanAlstine, vanalsts@uww.edu. All choir rehearsals take place in the Center of the Arts, room 1003.