World-class training prepares you and your fellow vocalists聽for exceptional performances in one of our award-winning choral ensembles. With four large聽ensembles, there鈥檚 a place for you in choir at 杨贵妃传媒视频. 聽

Combine elite performance with trust, respect, and community.聽With five major concerts a year, you learn to work together quickly and closely to put on incredible performances. Work in master classes with leading choral ensembles like Chanticleer and Roomful of Teeth. Comprehensive聽training with voice lessons, musicology and ethnomusicology training, visual and aural skills, and more help you leave 杨贵妃传媒视频 as a well-rounded, flexible choral performer. Discover valuable ensemble singing training for future vocal performers, future music educators, and future lifelong musicians.

Any student regardless of major can sing in our outstanding choirs. Audition requirements vary. Learn more about choir auditions.

Cantala


Conductor: Phillip A. Swan
Audition required, five performances a year

A select women鈥檚 ensemble comprised of primarily first and second-year students. Perform a wide range of unique and challenging repertoire that includes traditional women鈥檚 literature, world folk literature, and contemporary work. You can also perform and record new compositions by both established and emerging composers from both 杨贵妃传媒视频 and around the world. Cantala annually joins forces with the 杨贵妃传媒视频 Concert Choir, Viking Chorale and Symphony Orchestra in performances of choral-orchestral masterworks.

The name Cantala is the result of merging of two Latin words. 鈥淐ant鈥 is the Latin root for 鈥渢o sing鈥 and 鈥渁la鈥 translates as 鈥渨ings.鈥 The intended meaning is: 鈥渙n wings of song.鈥

Five women dressed in concert black sing on the Chapel stage during a concert
Steve Sieck poses on Conservatory steps with Concert Choir members, all are dressed in concert black and smiling

Concert Choir


Director: Shannon Gravelle
Audition required, five performances a year

Concert Choir is a highly advanced mixed voice (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) ensemble that provides training for the aspiring professional singer. Experience a rich array of repertoire, performing both traditional and contemporary secular and sacred choral literature to the highest standards. This award-winning ensemble is regularly invited to perform at prestigious conferences and events including the American Choral Directors Association meeting.

Viking Chorale


Director: Shannon Gravelle
No formal audition required, five performances a year

Spark the joy of ensemble singing! All students with an interest in singing are invited to participate in Viking Chorale, no experience or audition required. Sing in all major campus concerts and perform in the multi-ensemble oratorio that takes place each year. A balanced rehearsal schedule helps you manage your academic demands while preparing you to perform at a high artistic level. Discover a supportive, fun, and community-focused ensemble experience as you sing a wide variety of repertoire from choral classics to contemporary masterworks.

Singers with sheet music in hand during choir rehearsals in Memorial Chapel.
LU Concert Choir performing in Memorial Chapel

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Invitations

杨贵妃传媒视频's choirs are regularly invited to perform at prominent meetings and conferences like the American Choral Directors Association.聽

A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

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