University Choir

In terms of numbers, the University Choir is the largest teaching instrument that exposes students who are not in a voice degree program to a choir ensemble. The Choir strives to continue to collaborate extensively with the University Orchestra, especially in the area of oratory literature.

Director

Prof. Marcus Creed, rehearsals on Thursdays

Chamber Choir

The purpose of the Chamber Choir is to continue to act as a professional voice ensemble with a focus on performing rarely-heard choir pieces as well as contemporary music.

Director

Prof. Marcus Creed, rehearsals on Thursdays

Madrigal Choir

The Madrigal Choir is another University chamber choir whose members are primarily students from the church music and teaching degree programs. Of all the classical voice groups on campus, the Madrigal Choir makes the best use of the University’s networking possibilities by working along with such groups as the philharmonic and other cultural sponsors. In the future, the Madrigal Choir will focus on professional and curriculum-based themes for each semester.

Director

Prof. Reiner Schuhenn, rehearsals on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 104

Vocal Journey

In 2006, Prof. Stephan Görg started “Vocal Journey,” the University's pop/jazz choir. Currently, the choir has 45 student members, primarily from the teaching degree program. The choir has gained national acclaim by placing in competitions (1^st place at the Landeschorwettbewerb NRW and 1^st place at the international Sing & Swing competition) and by performing nationally broadcast concerts for stations WDR and SWF. The choir’s collaboration with internationally renowned ensembles such as Rajaton (Finland) and Real Group (Sweden) is testament to the extraordinary quality of the ensemble. In the coming years, the choir will participate at an increasing number of competitions at the international level.

Director

Erik Sohn and Prof. Stefan Görg, rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.