Choirs

CU Boulder Choirs

Welcome to choirs at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Music! Our choral ensembles perform works from all style periods as well as works by underrepresented composers.

CU Boulder choral studies, founded in 1938 by Warner Imig, was the first formal area of study in the College of Music. The department continues to mentor great students from across the university, while preparing and performing everything from new works to jazz to traditional masterworks through regular collaborations with the CU Boulder Wind Symphony, the CU Symphony and the Boulder Philharmonic.

Choral participation is open to everyone (regardless of your major) as well as community members! Choral auditions and placement hearings will take place Aug. 25-27 (Sun-Tues). Please take time to review the following information about the new audition process. Check out the audition sign-up page for additional audition information.

For all music majors + non-music majors interested in auditioning for Chamber Singers, University Choir or Treble Chorus: 
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For those interested in being placed in the Festival Chorus only (placement hearings will occur Monday evening, Aug. 26): 
 
For those interested in auditioning for Chamber Singers—CU Boulder Choir’s top choral ensemble: 
 
Sign up for either a Sunday, Aug. 25 or Monday, Aug. 26 audition. Finalists will be invited for a Chamber Singers callback on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 12:30-2 p.m.
 

Contact

Coreen Duffy
Director of Choral Activities
coreen.duffy@colorado.edu
, S217

Ensembles

Chamber Singers

CU Boulder Chamber Singers
Coreen Duffy, conductor

The CU Boulder Chamber Singers—the university’s premiere choral ensemble—comprises graduate and undergraduate singers. This auditioned ensemble has earned critical acclaim for its performances, and sings classically based literature from all cultures and eras. Members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year. 

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.
EMUS 1217/3217/5217

CU Boulder University Choir
Elizabeth Swanson, conductor

This auditioned choral ensemble comprises undergraduate students from across campus and performs a wide range of choral literature. Founded in 1938 by the College of Music’s namesake and former dean, Warner Imig, the CU Boulder University Choir’s traditions, performances and tours have received national acclaim in the United States and abroad.

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty. 
EMUS 1227/3227/5227

CU Boulder Festival Chorus
Coreen Duffy, faculty advisor

This auditioned mixed voice choir consists of 50+ singers comprising music majors, non-music majors and community members. The CU Boulder Festival Chorus performs in College of Music choral concerts and with the CU Boulder Wind Symphony, CU Symphony and Boulder Philharmonic, and participates in the CU Boulder Holiday Festival. Music is selected from all historical style periods emphasizing choral masterworks with instrumental forces.

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.
EMUS 1207/3207

CU Boulder Treble Chorus
Elizabeth Swanson, conductor

This auditioned collaborative ensemble is devoted to the study and performance of wide-ranging, voice-specific repertoire. The CU Boulder Treble Chorus performs on campus and in the Boulder area twice per semester. 

Note: Follow the above choral audition link to sign up for an audition time with the choral faculty.
EMUS 1237/3237 

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