Chorus Information

 

UC Men's Chorale

William Ganz, Director

Information last updated: 2008-07-06
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is an amateur, recreational chorus, open only to Berkeley students.
Web Address: http://ucchoral.berkeley.edu/ucchoral/mchorale/
Year Estab: 1885
Mission: To enhance the musical skills and provide a variety of performance opportunities for students campuswide.
From website: The UC Men's Chorale is a 30+ member singing group dedicated to bringing the fine arts to the Cal community and beyond. Since its founding in 1885 (the oldest chorus in the West), the Men's Chorale has drawn members with a wide variety of backgrounds and musical experience.
Emphasis: [A large range of styles with unlimited programming possibilities.]

Under the skillful direction of William Garcia Ganz, the Men's Chorale has, each semester, between twenty and seventy members. We sing a wide, wide variety of music. The selections regularly include classical, folks songs, spirituals, musicals and more, all drawn from different cultures. To top it off, we have a Cal song repertoire. Hear "Sons of California, " "The Big C " or "Hail to California " done in a TTBB arrangement.

Each year, the UC Men's Chorale performs publically several times. Usually, two formal concerts are scheduled a semester. In between, the we sing at specific events. (And we are out for hire!) Every year, the chorale performs the national anthem at professional sporting events. We've done the national anthem and Cal songs at various campus events, including a basketball game every year.
Size: 30+
Concerts/Year: 5
Auditions: Yes, held at 51 Caesar Chavez Center during the first few weeks of each semester. Auditions require scales, sightreadings, performing a prepared piece.
Dues: $20 per year
Dress: [Black]
Rehearsals: Monday; Wednesday, 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 51 Caesar Chavez Center, , Berkeley

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
 Type of Chorus: Men's
Academic
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: University of California Choral Ensembles, 72 Caesar Chavez Center, Berkeley, 94720
Phone: (510) 642-3880
Email: ucmc@ucchoral.berkeley.edu

Other Information

History: The UC Men's Chorale was founded in 1885 as the University of California Glee Club. A notable past member (and later director) is Clinton R. "Brick " Morse, not only a highly-touted Cal athlete, but also the author of the songs "Hail to California " and "Sons of California. " Gaining international fame with worldwide tours, the UC Glee Club was an ever-present group of men spreading Cal spirit. In 1972, it merged with Treble Clef (now known as Women's Chorale) to form the Concert Choral. Recently, it has then reformed as the 30+ member Men's Chorale.
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