Join the exciting choral activities through the School of Music at Belhaven University.
We believe that ensemble singing is a vital component of any vocal training program. Students enrolled in private voice lessons are required to participate in one of Belhaven's two vocal ensembles:
- Belhaven Chorale (open to all students) or
- BU Worship Choir (open to all students)
Enrolled students with unavoidable schedule conflicts may petition the Chair of the Music Department for a potential exemption.
BU CHORALE (MUS-EB1)
The Chorale is the premiere choral arts ensemble at Belhaven University. Students will be introduced to collegiate choral repertoire, will gain experience singing in a choral setting, and learn skills to lead a secondary or collegiate choral ensemble.
| Director: | Dr. Rebecca Geihsler-Chittom |
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| Accompanist: | Mrs. Katie Moody |
| Repertoire: | Includes art music composed for chamber choir, as well as sacred and selected secular repertoire |
| Requisites: | Required large ensemble for music majors whose primary instrument is voice. Minors and elective are welcome. |
| Presentations: | The BU Chorale will present an evening concert in the Fall and Spring, sing in one weekly Chapel service per semester, perform at the request of Belhaven's President for special events, and participate in Belhaven's biggest annual tradition, The Singing Christmas Tree. |
CONCERT CHOIR (MUS-EC1)
This choir is a non-auditioned large ensemble for all Belhaven students.
Participants should enjoy using their singing ability to worship - and lead others in worship - with contagious enthusiasm and charisma. This ensemble focuses primarily on inspirational music of the church – both traditional and contemporary, both timeless and modern.
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| Performances: | The Concert Choir will present an evening concert in the Fall and Spring, periodically lead in weekly Chapel services, and participate in Belhaven's biggest annual tradition, The Singing Christmas Tree. |
Verse of the Year
Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Matthew 7:24