The UTSA Choirs are comprised of three ensembles that offer singers of all ability levels a place to practice their love of singing. The ensembles perform music from virtually every genre and musical era. Each group performs multiple concerts per semester. Annual combined events include Winterlude performances with the UTSA Orchestra and the Choral Cavalcade each spring. Other events include participation in the UTSA New Music Festival, off-campus performances at local venues, annual local tours, performances of masterworks with the UTSA Orchestra, and collaborations with departments across the UTSA campus. The UTSA Choirs have been invited to perform at regional and national conferences of the American Choral Directors Association and the Texas Music Educators Association convention. They have performed in conjunction with the San Antonio Mastersingers and San Antonio Symphony, along with other prominent San Antonio organizations. Previous international appearances include tours to Mexico, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
To keep up with choral events and watch past performances, follow UTSA Choirs on social media!
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/utsachoirs
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For more information about the UTSA Choral Ensembles, please email Dr. Yoojin Muhn, Director of Choral Activities, or the Assistant Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Jordan D. Boyd
AUDITION INFORMATION
The UTSA Choirs are OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, regardless of their major. Auditions will take place one week prior to the start of fall semester. All auditions are approximately 10-15 minutes in length and will consist of elements of singing, vocalizing, pitch retention, and sight-singing. Choral placements are determined by the audition results.
If you're interested in Choral Auditions
UTSA CHAMBER SINGERS
The UTSA Chamber Singers are the premier choral ensemble for the university and is composed of around 40 singers. Membership is highly selective and based on annual auditions. Under the direction of Dr. Yoojin Muhn, the ensemble performs the highest-level choral music from all musical eras. They appear as a featured ensemble in the annual Winterlude event, performances throughout San Antonio, an on annual performance and recruiting tours.
UTSA CONCERT CHOIR
The UTSA Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Jordan D. Boyd, is an auditioned mixed ensemble composed of 45–50 singers from various majors. The ensemble emphasizes the continued building of vocal, musical, and choral skills. The ensemble presents multiple concerts per semester, including annual appearances at Winterlude events and the spring Choral Cavalcade. Concert Choir regularly presents adventurous collaborative projects with non-musical departments from across campus.
UTSA UNIVERSITY CHORUS
The UTSA University Chorus is a non-auditioned mixed ensemble that does not require students to have previous singing experience. Under the direction of Dr. Jordan D. Boyd, the priority for this ensemble is to create an environment in which students can explore their love of music while learning fundamental musical skills and being part of an inclusive musical family representing an exceptional variety of academic majors. The ensemble combines with the auditioned ensembles for Winterlude performances and the annual Choral Cavalcade. They also present their own concerts each semester.
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