Choral Ensembles

High School Honors Choir

November 8-9, 2013 | Registration & Information TBA - Stay Tuned!

Concert Chorale - MUS 3140:001

Stephen Hodge, Director
The UT Concert Chorale is a select ensemble of 24-40 voices. The group sings the finest choral literature from the 16th throughout the 20th centuries including a cappella works, major compositions for chorus and large ensemble, folk songs, spirituals, and carols. The Chorale performs at least two major concert each semester, appears at conventions and takes an annual tour. Acceptance into the ensemble is through auditions which are held during the first two weeks of each semester. See the Concert Chorale web page for more information. If you are interested in auditioning, please call Mr. Hodge at (419) 530-4558.
Rehearsal times are: MTWR 12 - 12:50 PM

Men's Chorus - MUS 3180:001

Stephen Hodge, Director
The Men's Chorus is a choir of 45-70 voices open to any male. Traditional male chorus literature along with Barbershop selections and extended works are performed. At least one concert is given each semester on campus with occasional outside performances. See the Men's Chorus web page for more information. If you are interested in auditioning, please call Mr. Hodge at (419) 530-4558.
Rehearsal times are: MW, 1 - 1:50 PM

Women's Chorus - MUS 3160:001

Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini, Director
Phone: 419-530-4189 Email: Denise.Bernardini@utoledo.edu 

The University of Toledo Women’s Chorus is an ensemble of 40 to 60 members that is open to all women in the UT community. The class may be scheduled for 1 hour of credit. The choir sings a wide variety of music from historic to contemporary and from heavy to very light. The Women’s Chorus performs two concerts each semester with the other choirs within the Choral Department and may, from time to time, perform with the UT Symphony Orchestra. See the Women’s Chorus Web Page for more information.

Please contact Ms. Ritter-Bernardini, the director, if you are interested in being a part of the Women’s Chorus.

 

UT Opera Ensemble (Opera Workshop) - MUS 3190:001/MUS 5190:001

Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini, Director
Phone: 419-530-4189 Email: Denise.Bernardini@utoledo.edu 

The University of Toledo Opera Ensemble is currently comprised of about 15-20 members. Admission is by audition only. For more information about joining this ensemble, please contact the Director. Below are the performances for the academic year:

"The Tender Land" | November 22, 23, 24, 2013 | Doermann Theatre, University Hall
Music by Aaron Copland, Libretto by Horace Everett - A young woman's hopes for love and a better life brighten with the arrival of two harvesters to her family's farm. Copland's music for this bittersweet story was inspired by images of Dustbowl-era farmers and their struggles.
Music Director - Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini, Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of UT Opera

"UT Opera Winter Gala" | Sunday, December 1, 2013 | Doermann Theater in University Hall
Program features a selection of opera classics and holiday favorites.

"The Old Maid & The Thief" | February 21, 22, 23, 2014 | Doermann Theater in University Hall
From Gian Carlo Menotti. Originally composed for a radio performance, this opera, which is worded in English, was later adapted to the stage. An old maid and her younger servant girl vie for  the attentions of a male guest, making convenient ethical compromises to do so.

"UT Opera Spring Gala" | Date: TBA | Doermann Theater in University Hall
Program TBA.