Department of Music

St. Cloud State Chamber Singers in the Department of Music

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Chamber Singers

Chamber Singers is a 16-member vocal jazz/a cappella ensemble specializing in contemporary vocal music. Voice placements are required for this ensemble. All members of the choir recognize the important role of the arts in their personal and professional development.

Choir Placement Hearings Fall 2023
To register for a Choir Placement Hearing follow these steps:
  1. Sign up for a Choir Placement Hearing Time
  2. Fill out the Student Information Form

It's recommended you register for a choral ensemble prior to your voice placement.

Entrance Requirements

  • Chamber Singers is open to any student on campus, regardless of major. Students will receive notification of their placement once auditions are completed. Please see audition requirements below.

What is a Choir Placement Hearing?

  • Most importantly, it is a chance for the choir faculty to meet you!  We also will determine into which section (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) to place you.
  • You can expect your Choir Placement Hearing to include the following:
    • a quick voice range check
    • a short piece of music, such as "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" or "Happy Birthday"
    • a few listening and pitch matching exercises 
    • a simple sight-reading exercise

Ensemble highlights

  • In addition to the established concerts scheduled throughout the year, the Chamber Singers often perform their own personal “run-out” concerts. This choir’s versatility is a product of fast rehearsal pace and high sight-reading ability. 
  • The Chamber Singers tour annually with the Concert Choir.
  • Singers typically perform a cappella or with an instrumental combo.

For more information

Lara Moline
lara.moline@stcloudstate.edu

Class credit

Chamber Singers meet from 1-2:50 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

This ensemble can be taken for course credit, MUSP 358; counts in LEP Goal Area 6; and is repeatable for credit.

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