BU Worship Choir and Choral
We believe that ensemble singing is a vital component of any vocal training program. Therefore, beginning in Fall 2020, any student enrolled in private voice lessons will be required to participate in one of Belhaven's two vocal ensembles:
- Belhaven Chorale (by audition only) 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. It is an auditioned group of the most advanced singers within the Departments of Music and Theater. Participants will gain experience in singing appropriately with others, and learn skills to lead a secondary or collegiate choral ensemble.
Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Noon - 12:50 pm, 1 credit
| Director: | Mrs. Anna Johnson |
| Accompanist: | Mrs. Katie Moody |
| Repertoire: | Includes art music composed for chamber choir, as well as sacred and selected secular repertoire |
| Requisites: | Audition Only (8-16 students to be selected) Music and Musical Theater Majors only |
| 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. |
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Enrolled students may use video or jury from Spring 2020.
Incoming students may use scholarship audition video from Spring 2020.
BU WORSHIP CHOIR (MUS-EC1)
This new choir premiering in Fall 2020 is a fun, 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.
Meets Tuesday, Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 pm, 1 credit
| Director: | Dr. Doran Bugg |
| Accompaniment: | Will vary from piano and/or guitar accompaniment to rhythm section to A Cappella |
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| Performances: | The BU Worship 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. |
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