Chorus Information
 
University of California, Berkeley: University Chamber Singers
Marika Kuzma, director
Information last updated: 2008-10-10
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
Description: | This is a highly selective volunteer educational chorus, open to the general public. |
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Web Address: | http://music.berkeley.edu/chchorus.html |
Mission: | To provide students and members of the greater campus community with the opportunity to sing a varied and stimulating choral repertory at the highest musical level. |
Emphasis: | Largely a capella repertory: Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary works. Also performs with the Mark Morris Dance Troupe. |
Size: | 30-40 |
Concerts/Year: | 12 (Approximately 4-5 separate programs) |
Skills Required : | Advanced musicianship skills and significant ensemble experience required. |
Auditions: | Yes. at the Music Department, Morrison Hall, UC Campus, Berkeley. Auditions are held roughly during the last two weeks of August, second and third week of January. Auditions include performance of a prepared piece, ear-training tests, and sight-singing. |
Dues: | No |
Payments to Singers: | Singers may (but are not required to) receive college credit for their participation. |
Dress: | Varies, but usually combination of black and white. |
Rehearsals: | Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Hertz Hall, University of California, Berkeley |
Categories
Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Academic |
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Rehearse City: | Berkeley | ||
Region: | Alameda County West | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | Morrison Hall, Music Department, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-1200 |
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Phone: | (510) 642-2678 |
Other Information
Related Groups: | Occasional programming for subgroups of the ensemble. |
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Discography: | Harrison, Lou. Lo Koro Sutro. New Albion Records, 1988
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Bibliography: | Numerous reviews with Philharmonia Baroque. Comments from various reviews: |