Choral Ensembles
WLU offers students from across the campus a variety of opportunities to continue performing throughout their college career. Concert Choir and Madrigal Choir are “By Audition Only” but non-majors are encouraged to audition. Ensembles operate as any other course on campus; students must register for the course, are given a grade, and receive academic credit for successful participation.
Ensemble participation is required of vocal music majors. Minimum requirements are outlined here (below).
MUS 365 (2 cr Fall and Spring)
- Concert Choir–Prof. Alfred de Jaager, conductor
MUS 265 (1 cr Fall and Spring)
- University Chorus–Prof. Alfred de Jaager, conductor
MUS 261 (1 cr Fall or Spring)
- Madrigal Choir–Prof. Alfred de Jaager, condctor
- Opera Workshop/Scenes–Dr. Linda Cowan, director
Ensemble Participation Minimum Requirements for Vocal Majors
BA in Music Education-Choral Emphasis
- Voice Majors: A minimum of 4 semester hours is required in choral organizations. Satisfactory completion of: 1) MUS 265 each semester of full‑time enrollment except for the semester of student teaching; 2) a minimum of two semesters in MUS 261 level ensembles; and 3) a minimum of two semesters of participation in instrumental organizations.
- Piano and Organ Majors: A minimum of 4 semester hours is required in choral organizations. Satisfactory completion of: 1) MUS 265 each semester of full‑time enrollment except for the semester of student teaching; 2) a minimum of two semesters in MUS 261 level ensembles; and 3) a minimum of two semesters of participation in instrumental organizations. ALSO, one semester of MUS 374 Accompanying Practicum
BM in Music Performance-Vocal Emphasis
Minimum of 10 semester hours; a minimum of 4 semester hours is required in WLU choral ensembles. Satisfactory completion of: 1) MUS 265 each semester of full‑time enrollment; 2) a minimum of one semester in a MUS 261 level ensemble.
